Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 12 Morse Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,059 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $10,408 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0127 L:0070 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0127 L:0070 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,059 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,459 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,195 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 418 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 12 MORSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-3112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 402400 |
12 Morse Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2011.
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 MORSE AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-3112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF CANTON |
| Mar 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANK OF CANTON |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 12 MORSE AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-3112 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001495260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1495260 |
| Name | BANK OF CANTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 229 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 12 MORSE AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-3112 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1470680 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1470680 |
| Name | BANK OF CANTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2046 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Morse Ave was $10,408, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Dedham Town |
| Unified School District | Dedham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,408.00 (+4.68%) | $846,200 (+7.4%) Land $389,400 Building $456,800 | $732,215 (-10.28%) |
| 2025 | $9,943.00 (+6.34%) | $787,900 (+5.33%) Land $360,600 Building $427,300 | $816,145 (+11.21%) |
| 2024 | $9,350.00 (+17.55%) | $748,000 (+20.74%) Land $331,900 Building $416,100 | $733,875 |
| 2023 | $7,954.00 | $619,500 Land $308,100 Building $311,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Morse Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–1992) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1992 · Winter Coastal Storm |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12 Morse Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEDHAM WESTWOOD WATER DIST. serves 41,630 people · EPA ID MA3073000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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