Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 162 Ames St, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,166 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,408 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,933 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0074 L:0045 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0074 L:0045 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,166 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,190 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 830 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,408 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 162 AMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-1800 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 402101 |
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records · APN DEDH M:0074 L:0045
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 162 AMES ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-1800 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 19939 / 223 |
| Transfer Doc | 1993000223 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Dedham Town |
| Unified School District | Dedham School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,933.00 (+8.26%) | $549,400 (+7.24%) Land $341,500 Building $207,900 | $549,100 (+4.71%) |
| 2024 | $6,404.00 (+4.25%) | $512,300 (+7.09%) Land $309,800 Building $202,500 | $524,400 |
| 2023 | $6,143.00 | $478,400 Land $280,500 Building $197,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250214021013, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 22 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 141 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DEDHAM WESTWOOD WATER DIST. serves 41,630 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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