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Sherborn

40 min to Boston
"Dover's partner in rural luxury—horse farms and top schools"
Median Price
$1,350,000
$495/sqft
School Rating
9.4/10
Excellent
Appreciation
3.5%
per year
Commute
40 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Sherborn typically require jumbo financing with stricter underwriting, larger down payments (20–25%+), and higher reserve requirements.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

✨The Vibe

Exclusive rural enclave sharing Dover's school system—horse farms, conservation land, and privacy seekers

What It's Really Like

Sherborn shares Dover-Sherborn schools (9.4/10) but costs $1M less—still ultra-private, still horse farms, slightly more accessible to mere mortals.

Best For

  • ✓Luxury buyers wanting privacy ($1.3M+)
  • ✓Equestrian families
  • ✓Top school seekers (9.4/10)
  • ✓Rural luxury lifestyle

Avoid If

  • ✗You need urban amenities
  • ✗You want quick Boston access (40 min)
  • ✗You prefer neighborhood density

🌟Highlights

🏫Dover-Sherborn schools (9.4/10)
🐴Horse farms and rural estates
🌲Conservation land and privacy
💰$1M less than Dover for same schools

Insider Tips

  • 💡Dover-Sherborn High is college prep powerhouse
  • 💡More land per dollar than Dover
  • 💡Farm Hill Road area is most exclusive

Demographics

Population
4,500
Median Age
47
Median Income
$215,000
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