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Listing broker remarks

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— Dover Country Properties Inc.

Key details

  • 6,800 sq ft
  • 1.28 acres
  • 5 beds
  • 6 baths
  • 1960 built
  • $360 / sq ft
  • $19,826 2025 taxes
  • HOA yearly
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠7⁠5⁠8⁠2⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
9 Buttercup Ln
Town
Dover, MA
ZIP
02030
Deed (Bk/Pg)
778 / 36

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Neighborhood: Dover

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.