Is Dover, MA 02030 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dover is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 5% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 20% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #356 of 362 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Dover housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Dover, MA 02030 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 21 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $1,999,135. Overall, Dover is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Norfolk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 97% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Dover ranks #356 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 25 out of 100).
Nearby, East Walpole 02032 (73% sold over asking) and Holbrook 02343 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Dover real estate
Is Dover a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.8 months of supply in Dover, MA 02030 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Dover?
The typical home went under contract in 41 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dover sell over asking?
5% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dover?
About 1.06% of a home’s value a year in Norfolk County, or roughly $4,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dover?
The median sale price was $1,999,135 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $464 per square foot.
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