Hanover, Massachusetts is a town of about 14,000 located in Plymouth County, MA. The town's economy centered on the production of tacks and fireworks during the late 19th century but it's today a mostly residential community that's bordered by the North and Indian rivers on the southeast and south and the Third Herring Brook on the east.
Despite its small-town atmosphere, Hanover offers a huge variety of residential real estate, from humble, historic homes to sprawling estates and new construction. Hanover has homes for sale with architecture dating to the early 19th century all the way to the last several years. Many of the newer homes in Hanover boast anywhere from 2,000 to 6,000 square feet with a far lower average price per square foot than many areas in New England.
New construction is a common sight in Hanover but it is not the only option for home buyers. It's possible to find homes in the area that date back to the 18th century in every stage of renovation. The Cape Cod style is especially common in Hanover, MA homes built before 1970. The Cape Cod home style features a low, broad home frame with a gabled roof. There are also several ranch-style homes in the town as well as more recent contemporary style homes. Single-family homes dominate the Hanover real estate market due to the age of the town, although there are many newer condominium complexes as well as condo conversions.
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