Hanover, Plymouth County, MA
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Hanover single family homes are selling fast right now, in a median of 20 days at 102.0% of the final list price, for a median price of $905,000 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). Hanover had only 5 condo sales this year, which is too few to show a condo trend (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). I’m John Fortes, and I look at your Hanover home the way a builder would.
Last updated: 11/12/2026
Or find your next home in Hanover. I look at every house the way a builder would. I keep my listings to 6 to 8 at a time, so you work with me.
Selling a home in Hanover
Hanover is an inland South Shore town along the North River and the Indian Head River. It was settled in 1649 by William Barstow, who built a bridge over the North River near today’s Washington Street. In the early 1800s it was a shipbuilding town, with 11 shipyards along the river. Buyers come for the rivers, the old villages and quick access to Route 3.
I’m John Fortes, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Synergy, and I help Hanover owners sell their homes. I walk the house, plan for the septic inspection early, and lay out a clear plan. You can learn more about how I work on my South Shore home selling page.
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Neighborhoods and areas
The town names six historic villages: Four Corners, Assinippi, West Hanover, North Hanover, South Hanover and Hanover Center. Assinippi is shared with Norwell. The houses are not the same from one village to the next, so I price from sales close to yours, not a town average.
Ludden’s Ford Park on the Indian Head River and Hanover Yards on the North River are conservation parks along the rivers. Factory Pond is the largest pond in town, and there are also Forge Pond and Hacketts Pond. Hanover has no ocean beach.
Hanover has town water from 9 wells and 3 treatment plants, but there is no town sewer. Every home uses septic, so a Title 5 inspection is part of each sale. There is no town curbside trash, and the town Transfer Station needs a yearly permit.
Schools
Hanover Public Schools is the town’s own district, with four schools: Cedar Elementary (PK to 1), Center Elementary (2 to 4), Hanover Middle School (5 to 8) and Hanover High School (9 to 12). South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School is in Hanover, and Hanover is a member town.
Commute
Hanover has no train station, because the old Hanover Branch railroad no longer runs. The nearest train is the MBTA Kingston Line, which runs west of town.
By car, Route 3 runs through town, with an exit at Route 53 in the northeast corner. Routes 53, 123 and 139 run through the center. The modeled peak drive to Boston is about 50 minutes for roughly 19 miles.
Hanover market snapshot
These are MLS numbers for Hanover so far this year, January 1 to November 6, 2026. Single family and condo markets move differently, so I keep them separate.
Single family homes (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026):
- Median sale price: $905,000
- Median days on market: 20
- Median sale-to-list price: 102.0%
- Active listings: 19
- Closed sales: 112
Condos (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026):
- Only 5 condo sales closed so far this year, and 3 condos were for sale at the time. That is too few sales for a useful condo median.
What this means for you: For a Hanover seller, single family homes are selling in about three weeks, and the median sale came in about 2% over asking price. With only 19 single family homes for sale at the time, a home that is priced right can draw strong interest. Condo sales are rare here, so I price a Hanover condo from the few recent sales nearby. Active listings are the homes for sale at the time, and the other numbers come from sales that already closed.
Reasons to sell in Hanover
The worry, then how I help.
Upsizing
You do not want to sell before the next house is set.
I map the dates so you are not stuck with two payments or nowhere to go.
A multi-family
Tenants may still be in the home, and you are ready to sell.
I follow the lease and the law, and I do not promise that a tenant will leave.
Needs work
The house needs work and you do not want to renovate first.
I price it as it stands, and that opinion is not a home inspection.
Inherited
You inherited a house and you are not sure what you can do yet.
I coordinate with your estate attorney, and I do not give legal advice.
A condo
Fees, reserves, or the rules can surprise a buyer.
I read those before we set a price.
Buy and sell
You need to sell one home and buy the next.
I put both dates on paper before we list.
How I help sellers
From the first call through closing, you deal with me.
Pricing
I price from recent sales and the repairs that pay you back, and this is my opinion, not an appraisal.
Prep
I give you a short prep list and introduce vendors that you hire and pay yourself.
Negotiation
I negotiate price, dates, and inspection terms, and I keep my list to 6 to 8 so I have the time.
Closing
A transaction coordinator keeps the file moving, and you still talk to me.
Buying in Hanover
Or find your next home in Hanover. Before you offer, I look at the roof, the foundation, and the systems. I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you. I do not replace the inspector.
First home
You are buying your first home and you do not want to miss a costly problem.
I tell you what I see before you offer.
Multi-family
You need the building’s real condition, not a pitch.
I look at the roof, the systems, and the numbers before you offer.
The inspection
You want someone with you who can explain what the report means.
I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you.
The trip to Boston
You work in Boston and you need the real trip, by train or by car.
I talk about the rail and the roads as facts, then I look at the house.
Hanover FAQ
How fast do homes sell in Hanover?
Hanover single family homes sold in a median of 20 days on market (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). Only 5 condos sold so far this year, which is too few to give a useful condo number.
What is the median home price in Hanover?
The median Hanover single family sale price was $905,000 (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). Condo sales are too few this year for a useful condo median, so I look at each condo sale one by one.
Is there a train station in Hanover?
No, Hanover has no train station, and the nearest MBTA service is the Kingston Line, which runs west of town (Source: South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/30/2026). By car, Route 3 runs through town, with an exit at Route 53.
Are Hanover homes on septic?
Yes, Hanover homes are on septic, because the town has no municipal sewer (Source: Town of Hanover DPW Water Division regulations, hanover-ma.gov, via South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/30/2026). Title 5 requires a septic inspection at sale, so I plan for it before we list.
Do Hanover homes sell at asking price?
Yes, Hanover single family homes sold at a median of 102.0% of list price, which is above asking (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). Every house is different, and I price from recent sales near yours.
What is the property tax rate in Hanover?
Hanover’s FY2026 residential tax rate is $12.47 per $1,000 of assessed value, and the commercial rate is $14.73 (Source: Town of Hanover Assessing, Tax Rate History, hanover-ma.gov, read 10/30/2026). That is up from $12.35 in FY2025. To estimate a yearly bill, multiply the assessed value by 12.47 and divide by 1,000.
Where does Hanover’s water come from?
Hanover’s town water comes from 9 town wells and 3 treatment plants run by the DPW Water Division (Source: Town of Hanover DPW Water Division, hanover-ma.gov, via South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/30/2026). The town requires an approved septic system before a home can hook up to town water.
Which public schools are in Hanover?
Hanover Public Schools has four schools: Cedar Elementary, Center Elementary, Hanover Middle School and Hanover High School (Source: Massachusetts DESE school profiles, 2025-26, checked 10/30/2026). South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School is also in Hanover, and Hanover is a member town.
Who provides electricity and gas in Hanover?
National Grid provides electricity in Hanover, and Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts holds the town’s natural gas franchise (Source: National Grid service map and Massachusetts DPU gas franchise list, via South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/30/2026). Gas is not on every street, so check the address before you count on it.
Nearby towns
Thinking about the towns around Hanover? See my pages for Norwell, Pembroke, Hanson and Rockland. You can also read about selling across the area on my South Shore home selling page.
See homes sold for $1 million and up across the towns I cover.
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