$2,500,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2025

28 Francis St Dover, MA 02030

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,074 Sq Ft
1.19 Acres

Recently Sold

$493 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Stables
  • Media Room
  • Chickering Elementary School Rated A+
  • Medical Services
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of May 2025

Beautiful, take-your-breath-away contemporary colonial in A+ neighborhood checks a buyer’s wish list inside and out. Welcome to 28 Francis, one of Dover’s prettiest cul-du-sac streets w/access to Rocky Woods and Noanet trail systems. Welcome guests in light-filled two story foyer, elegant liv rm and spacious dining rm. Gorgeous open-concept eat-in kitchen w/center island & custom built-ins. Spacious fam rm w/fp and French doors to sunrm, second office or music rm. Awesome ensuite office or guest bdr, cedar closets and powder rm complete the 1st level. Huge Palladian window splashes natural light across generous second flr landing. Three super-sized bedrms w/dbl closets are perfectly appointed retreats. Spectacular primary suite incl vaulted ceiling, skylights, window seats & walk-in closet. Wow. Finished, sunny walk-out LL w/full bath plus enormous mudrm off 3-car gar. Large flat bck yrd ideal for a soccer pitch or summer BBQs. A love-at-first-sight forever home not to be missed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Bauman Group

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 03/05/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Annie Bauman

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Joni Shore

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Wellesley

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Wellesley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,719

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 1.19 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Media Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Cedar Closet
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Chickering Elementary School
  • Dover-Sherborn Middle School
  • Dover-Sherborn High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 4 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0023 B:00051 L:000K,79842

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Community Stables
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,719

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - 3/4, High Speed Internet Hookup, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Sun Room, Media Room, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cable Hookup, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Window Seat
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Closet - Double
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Crown Molding, Closet - Double, Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, High Speed Internet Hookup, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4160
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 914
  • Living Area: 5074
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: AN4282
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Professional Landscaping
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0023 B:00051 L:000K,79842
  • Zoning: R1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Easements, Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.19
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 51893
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 19719

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Dover-Sherborn
  • Elementary School: Chickering
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dover-Sherborn

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Springett Robert P Est and Devall
Bought by
Loughery John H and Loughery Alexandra A
Seller's Agent
The Bauman Group
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joni Shore
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Wellesley
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.2%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$2,437,843

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$62,157
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,491,972
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$945,871

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1995
Sold by
Walsh Vincent and Walsh Noreen H
Bought by
Springett Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
7.44%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1994
Sold by
Mueller Roland O and Mueller Thelma M
Bought by
Walsh Vincent and Walsh Noreen H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
7.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Fiduciary Deed $2,500,000 None Available
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $885,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $885,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $600,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $375,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $350,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $2,500,000 +0.2% $493 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $492 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $19,719 $1,749,700 $707,500 $1,042,200
2024 $18,324 $1,671,900 $696,600 $975,300
2023 $17,925 $1,470,500 $608,600 $861,900
2022 $16,171 $1,302,000 $543,200 $758,800
2021 $16,428 $1,274,500 $543,200 $731,300
2020 $16,365 $1,274,500 $543,200 $731,300
2019 $16,479 $1,274,500 $543,200 $731,300
2018 $15,964 $1,243,300 $543,200 $700,100
2017 $16,302 $1,249,200 $528,000 $721,200
2016 $16,090 $1,249,200 $528,000 $721,200
2015 $15,865 $1,249,200 $528,000 $721,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73341893

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: DOVE-000023-000051-K000000