$1,200,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2023

85 Walpole St Dover, MA 02030

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,964 Sq Ft
1.9 Acres

Recently Sold

$242 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Community Stables
  • Medical Services
  • Chickering Elementary School Rated A+
  • Private Water Access
  • Scenic Views

About This Home

As of September 2023

Tremendous value for this one of a kind Dover property. Complete modern renovation, all new granite kitchen with custom cabinetry, upscale appliances, updated electric and heat add all the comforts for today's living. This landmark house shines with style and substance. An oversized detached 3 car garage with a gorgeous 2nd floor game room and half bath offers additional space. Sited on 1.9 acres the house overlooks the scenic spring fed Deer Run Pond and is a short distance to Powissett Farm and Noanet Woods (conservation land with 17 miles of walking trails). The property is minutes to Dover center and major commuter routes and the Dover Sherborn Schools are top in the state.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Hughes

Dover Country Properties Inc. Listed on: 06/08/2023

Co-Listed By

Leslie Hughes

Dover Country Properties Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Hughes

Dover Country Properties Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,185

Year Built

  • Built in 1775

Lot Details

  • 1.9 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Stone Wall
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Heated Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 4,964 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Play Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Granite
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Private Water Access
  • Bulkhead
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outdoor Gas Grill
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0018 B:00124 L:000A,4997969

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Community Stables
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,185

Year Built

Built in 1775

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Year Built: 1775
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Study, Exercise Room, Play Room, Sitting Room
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 294
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 195
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 325
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 280
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood, French Doors
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 156
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access
  • Room Family Room Area: 221
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Country Kitchen, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 351
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 4964
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB1740
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 281.02
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 241.74
  • MAIN SO: BB1740

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Storage, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Granite
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Pond, Direct Access, Private
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 14

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Propane, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0018 B:00124 L:000A,4997969
  • Zoning: R1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.9
  • Lot Size Area: 1.9
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 82958
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 18185
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • Waterview: Pond, Private

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

Closed on
May 1, 2020
Sold by
Fryer Jonathan and Fryer Josef F
Bought by
85A Walpole Llc
Current Estimated Value
$2,021,387

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2017
Sold by
85 Walpole Street Llc
Bought by
Fryer Jonathan and Fryer Josef F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2013
Closed on
Feb 22, 2016
Sold by
Charset Farm Rt and Fryer
Bought by
85 Walpole Street Llc
Seller's Agent
Jay Hughes
Dover Country Properties Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Nissen
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$329,000
-32.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.96%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2013
Closed on
Feb 19, 2016
Sold by
Fryer Josef F
Bought by
Charset Farm Rt and Fryer
Seller's Agent
Jay Hughes
Dover Country Properties Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Nissen
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$329,000
-32.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2003
Sold by
Dover Waterworks Inc
Bought by
Dover Water Co Inc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $510,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Land Court Massachusetts $50,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $50,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $960,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Open $1,642,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $90,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $1,079,663 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $250,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $68,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $26,715 Commercial
Previous Owner $85,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $85,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $26,715 Commercial
Previous Owner $68,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $250,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2023 09/05/23 Sold $1,200,000 -14.0% $242 / Sq Ft
07/22/2023 07/22/23 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2023 06/29/23 For Sale $1,395,000 0.0% $281 / Sq Ft
06/27/2023 06/27/23 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2023 06/19/23 Price Changed $1,395,000 -6.7% $281 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 For Sale $1,495,000 +40.5% $301 / Sq Ft
05/08/2018 05/08/18 Sold $1,064,000 -5.4% $229 / Sq Ft
03/10/2018 03/10/18 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2017 10/31/17 Price Changed $1,124,500 -5.9% $242 / Sq Ft
08/29/2017 08/29/17 For Sale $1,195,000 +78.4% $258 / Sq Ft
02/22/2016 02/22/16 Sold $670,000 -4.3% $200 / Sq Ft
01/09/2016 01/09/16 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2015 10/28/15 Price Changed $700,000 -2.8% $209 / Sq Ft
10/13/2015 10/13/15 Price Changed $720,000 -3.4% $215 / Sq Ft
07/26/2015 07/26/15 Price Changed $745,000 -6.3% $223 / Sq Ft
06/11/2015 06/11/15 Price Changed $795,000 -5.9% $237 / Sq Ft
01/05/2015 01/05/15 Price Changed $845,000 -5.6% $252 / Sq Ft
11/06/2013 11/06/13 Price Changed $895,000 -10.4% $267 / Sq Ft
08/10/2013 08/10/13 For Sale $999,000 -- $298 / 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 $21,189 $1,880,100 $765,500 $1,114,600
2024 $20,606 $1,880,100 $765,500 $1,114,600
2023 $18,185 $1,491,800 $606,700 $885,100
2022 $17,926 $1,443,300 $606,700 $836,600
2021 $18,468 $1,432,700 $606,700 $826,000
2020 $17,512 $1,363,900 $606,700 $757,200
2019 $16,681 $1,290,100 $532,900 $757,200
2018 $14,797 $1,152,400 $435,200 $717,200
2017 $14,342 $1,099,000 $428,300 $670,700
2016 $17,308 $1,343,800 $428,300 $915,500
2015 $16,090 $1,266,900 $428,300 $838,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73122376

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: DOVE-000018-000124-A000000