Cumberland County, NJ

Dorchester, NJ
Real Estate Agents

The JK Realty Group serves buyers and sellers in Dorchester and throughout Cumberland County, NJ. Serving clients since 2006.

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Dorchester Market Snapshot

Cumberland County
by the numbers

Median sale price
$301,500
Up 5.8% year over year
On market before sale
45 days
2.2% faster than last year
Of list price received
99.9%
Median share of asking price
Months of supply
4.0 mo
Current inventory pace

Single family homes, Cumberland County, August 2026. Source: NJ REALTORS®, updated monthly. Dorchester sits inside this county, so these are the conditions shaping local pricing now.

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Living in Dorchester

Dorchester
Community Overview

Dorchester is a community in Maurice River Township. The Census counts it as about 0.5 square miles of land with 291 residents in 2020. Taxes and schools are set by Maurice River Township.

  • Around town

    • A state place-name record ties the name to Dorchester, England.
    • The county says it appeared on early 18th-century maps, was laid out as a town in 1799, was once home to Swedish settlers, and has remained a center for boat building in the county.

  • Schools

    • Maurice River Township's school district serves pre-K through grade 8, and high school students attend Millville High School.

If you are buying in Dorchester or selling a home you have owned here, you have someone representing your interests from the first showing through closing. Let's talk.

Dorchester at a Glance

Municipality
Maurice River Township
Population
291
School District
Maurice River Township SD
Laid Out
1799
Boat Building
A center for it in the county

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Nearby Communities

Maurice River TwpCumberland CountyCommercial TownshipCumberland CountyPort NorrisCumberland CountyDividing CreekCumberland CountyMillvilleCumberland CountyDowne TownshipCumberland CountyWoodbineCape May CountyHopewell TownshipCumberland County

Common Questions

Dorchester
FAQs

What school district serves Dorchester?+
Dorchester is served by Downe Township SD. Data available at njschoolsdata.nj.gov. We encourage buyers to research schools independently.
Where do I find the property taxes for a home in Dorchester?+
Most listings show the last annual tax bill. Taxes change with assessments and with municipal, school and county budgets, so the tax collector’s office can confirm the current amount before closing. New Jersey has relief programs for some homeowners, seniors and veterans.

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Ask about a property, what your home might be worth, or the timing of a move. You do not need to have decided to buy or sell first.

John Kelly, Broker(609) 790-6079
Justin Kelly, Broker-Associate(609) 444-9704

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