157 Elm St, Dedham, MA 02026 Property Records

Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 157 Elm St, Dedham, MA 02026

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 864 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size	0.184 acres (8,017 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$369,000 (Jun 2014)
Tax Bill	$7,028 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Second Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`DEDH M:0162 L:0041`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`DEDH M:0162 L:0041`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	864 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,585 sqft
1st Floor Area	480 sqft
Basement Area	480 sqft
Unfinished Basement	480 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1942
Effective Year Built	Effective 1942
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,017 sqft (0.184 acres)
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	157 ELM ST
City	DEDHAM
State	MA
Zip	02026-4503
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	B
Legal Lot Number	41
Jurisdiction	DEDHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	DEDHAM
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4021
Census Tract	402400

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	157 ELM ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4503
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 3, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 25, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 25, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 17, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	32341 / 335
Transfer Doc	032341-335
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DEDHAM MA
Recording Date	Sep 3, 2026
Property Address	157 ELM ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4503
Document Number	0000064503
Book / Page	43349 / 166
Instrument Date	Aug 29, 2026
Instrument	202664503
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 23, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	157 ELM ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4503

Mortgage

Document Number	0000064503,
Date	Sep 3, 2026
Book Page	43349/166
Instrument	202664503

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2046

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DEDHAM MA
Property Address	157 ELM ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4503
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	37665-270
Date	Mar 10, 2020
Book Page	37665/270
Instrument	22010

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
County Subdivision	Dedham Town
Unified School District	Dedham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,028.00 (+3.47%)	$571,400 (+6.17%) Land $347,800 Building $223,600	$595,353 (-11.48%)
2025	$6,792.00 (+3.71%)	$538,200 (+2.73%) Land $334,400 Building $203,800	$672,600 (+15.88%)
2024	$6,549.00 (+6.37%)	$523,900 (+9.26%) Land $303,300 Building $220,600	$580,450
2023	$6,157.00	$479,500 Land $274,700 Building $204,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	11 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 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	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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