BUYER HOME IMPROVEMENT CREDIT @ CLOSING $250,000! Only home for sale in Dover that has a separate au-pair suite with kitchen and bath! Only home for sale in Dover that has eight (8) bathrooms! Only home for sale in Dover that has three (3) fully functional kitchens! Located right next to the182 acre Elm Bank Reservation, this residence features five generously sized bedrooms, each with a private bath. The private au pair or in-law suite includes its own living area and bedroom, perfect for extended family, live-in help, or a home office retreat. A three-car garage with dog run provides ample storage, while a dedicated spa room creates a true at-home sanctuary. The walk-out basement adds additional living space with a family room, fireplace, kitchen, bath, two offices and wine cellar. Backing up to Elm Bank's protected green space, the spacious outdoor mahogany deck and patio offers exceptional privacy on a private road, easy Dover commute to Boston and close to the shops in Wellesley
For sale
$2,450,000
9 Buttercup Ln, Dover, MA 02030
5beds
6,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1.28 Acres Lot
$2,344,300 Zestimate®
$360/sqft
$46/mo HOA
What's special
Two officesPrivate roadWine cellar
- 140 days |
- 324 |
- 4 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Hughes 508-259-5613,
Dover Country Properties Inc. 508-785-1550,
Jay Hughes 508-269-3322
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73475825
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 312
- Dimensions: 13 x 24
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Family room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Wet Bar, High Speed Internet Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 406
- Dimensions: 29 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Kitchen Island, Country Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 330
- Dimensions: 15 x 22
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 24 x 15
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Heating
- Oil, Hydro Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Country Kitchen, Sun Room, Accessory Apt., Home Office, Wine Cellar, Play Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Skylight
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,800
- Total interior livable area: 6,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,168
- Finished area below ground: 1,632
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Attached, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Hot Tub/Spa
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub / Spa, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
Lot
- Size: 1.28 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: M:0002 B:00081 L:0000,77912
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Inspection Required for Sale
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $550 annually
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $360/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,759,200
- Annual tax amount: $19,826
- Date on market: 2/10/2026
Estimated market value
$2,344,300
$2.23M - $2.46M
$3,764/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,450,000+109.9%$360/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73475825 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/1999 | Sold | $1,167,500+217.3%$172/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/1991 | Sold | $368,000-7.8%$54/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/1991 | Sold | $399,000$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,826 +2.8% | $1,759,200 |
| 2024 | $19,281 +1.3% | $1,759,200 +12.7% |
| 2023 | $19,032 +4.6% | $1,561,300 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $18,198 -3.6% | $1,465,200 |
| 2021 | $18,886 +0.4% | $1,465,200 |
| 2020 | $18,813 -0.7% | $1,465,200 |
| 2019 | $18,945 +8.7% | $1,465,200 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $17,433 -0.8% | $1,357,700 +0.8% |
| 2017 | $17,576 +0.1% | $1,346,800 -1.2% |
| 2016 | $17,561 +1.4% | $1,363,400 |
| 2015 | $17,315 +5.2% | $1,363,400 +8.4% |
| 2014 | $16,455 +0.6% | $1,258,000 -1.6% |
| 2013 | $16,357 +7.4% | $1,277,900 |
| 2012 | $15,233 -2.8% | $1,277,900 -4.6% |
| 2011 | $15,670 -1.6% | $1,339,300 -8.1% |
| 2010 | $15,919 -2.7% | $1,457,800 -12.1% |
| 2009 | $16,353 +1.8% | $1,658,500 +0.7% |
| 2008 | $16,058 +10.3% | $1,647,000 +4.1% |
| 2007 | $14,553 +18.1% | $1,581,800 +16.8% |
| 2006 | $12,325 -2.6% | $1,354,400 -9.7% |
| 2005 | $12,655 -5.7% | $1,499,400 +0.7% |
| 2004 | $13,422 +7.6% | $1,489,700 +9.7% |
| 2003 | $12,470 +3.3% | $1,358,400 +27.7% |
| 2001 | $12,067 +92.6% | $1,064,100 +92.7% |
| 1996 | $6,266 | $552,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02030
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Chickering Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 10/10Dover-Sherborn Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chickering
- Middle: Ds Middle Middle School
- High: Dshs
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- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- Dover
- 02030
- 9 Buttercup Ln



