8 Buttercup Lane, Dover MA 02030

Dover, MA 02030
$1,160,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,174
Sq Ft
$278
Price/Sq Ft
1.31
Acres
1955
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
62
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 12, 2001 • MLS# 30477844 Copied! • Updated Oct 4, 2005

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,499,000
Final Sale Price: $1,160,000
Difference: $339,000 (-22.6%)
Performance Metrics
77.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
62
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $359
Sale $/sq ft: $278
This property sold for $278 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 22.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 62 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$278/sq ft
Area Median
$432/sq ft
Difference
35.7%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

PRIVATE SCENIC DEAD END COUNTRY LANE ON WELLESLEY SIDE OF DOVER. PICTURE PERFECT IDYLLIC SETTING. FRENCH DETAILS. FULL OF CHARM AND CHARACTER. SPACIOUS ROOMS,HIGH CEILINGS,GOURMET KITCHEN.FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN.FABULOUS EXPANSION POTENTIAL.

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Property History

Market Insights

51.6%
Price Range
63
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73573228
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 8, 2026
$2,399,000
MLS #73573228 - Active
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Sold
Jul 9, 2001
$1,160,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 63
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Listed for Sale
Feb 12, 2001
$1,290,000
Original listing
Agent: Louise Tarsy Office: Hammond Residential

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2000 $6,319 $555,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,319
Tax Year 2000
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$555,300

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1955
Living Area 4,174 sq ft
Lot Size 1.31 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Family Room, Kitchen
Fireplaces 4
Basement Full, Finished, Concrete
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle, Other
Features Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 12
Electric None
Water None
Sewer Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $6,319
Assessed Value $555,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color WHITE
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 63 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1955
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,174 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished, Concrete
Laundry:
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1955
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle, Other
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 12
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Kitchen
Community Amenities: Walk/Jog Trails
School District
Dover-Sherborn School District local
A+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.0% Very Low (Safest)
↓ 5.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
St. Benedict Elementary Inc.
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
Riverbend School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Memorial School
1.0 mi | #102 of 825 | Score: 59.2
Improved 4 spots from last year
+1 above state avg
433 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A+
Wellesley Middle School
2.5 mi | #7 of 352 | Score: 64.3
Same rank as last year
+6.1 above state avg
910 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
High Rock School
3.1 mi | #5 of 352 | Score: 64.8
Improved 22 spots from last year
+6.6 above state avg
430 students Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06
A+
Wilson Middle School
3.5 mi | #34 of 352 | Score: 59.8
Dropped 6 spots from last year
+1.6 above state avg
722 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Dana Hall School
1.7 mi
Grades 06-12
North American Hockey Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 09-12
A+
Wellesley Sr High School
2.6 mi | #27 of 346 | Score: 71.5
Improved 64 spots from last year
+13.3 above state avg
1,231 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,762 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

8 Buttercup Lane, Dover MA 02030

Dover, MA 02030

Listing Information

Listing Agent Louise Tarsy
Listing Office Hammond Residential
Office Phone 781-235-5115
Agent MLS ID BB901929
Office MLS ID BB2643
Listing Data Updated Oct 4, 2005 5:13 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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