Norfolk County and Dover Town property record for 31 Bretton Rd, Dover, MA 02030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,337 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.487 acres (21,205 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $9,421 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DOVE M:0012 B:00140 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | DOVE M:0012 B:00140 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,337 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,244 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,754 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,315 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,205 sqft (0.487 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 31 BRETTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02030-2505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Block | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | DOVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 405100 |
31 Bretton Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1999.
Source: Norfolk County and Dover Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 BRETTON RD, DOVER, MA 02030-2505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Bretton Rd was $9,421, up 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Dover Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Dover Town |
| Elementary School District | Dover School District (PK - 05) |
| Secondary School District | Dover-Sherborn School District (06 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,421.00 (+0.43%) | $841,900 (+1.14%) Land $569,600 Building $272,300 | $1,103,895 (-13.11%) |
| 2025 | $9,381.00 (+8.25%) | $832,400 (+5.27%) Land $560,100 Building $272,300 | $1,270,435 (-1.77%) |
| 2024 | $8,666.00 (+0.92%) | $790,700 (+12.25%) Land $541,100 Building $249,600 | $1,293,330 |
| 2023 | $8,587.00 | $704,400 Land $474,600 Building $229,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Bretton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 31 Bretton Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 99.3% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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