185 Elm St, Dedham, MA 02026 Property Records

Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 185 Elm St, Dedham, MA 02026

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,265 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.374 acres (16,280 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$250,000 (Jun 2006)
Tax Bill	$11,295 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Transfer May 2022 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`DEDH M:0162 L:0026`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`DEDH M:0162 L:0026`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,265 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,709 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,497 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	768 sqft
Basement Area	768 sqft
Unfinished Basement	384 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	16,280 sqft (0.374 acres)
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	185 ELM ST
City	DEDHAM
State	MA
Zip	02026-4501
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	B
Legal Subdivision	JOHN WITTENBERG
Legal Lot Number	26
Jurisdiction	DEDHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	DEDHAM
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4024
Census Tract	402400

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	185 ELM ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4501
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 25, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
May 18, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK
Mar 23, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK
Dec 7, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 7, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 7, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 29, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2006124032
Deed Book / Page	23750 / 22
Last Transfer Date	May 17, 2023
Transfer Doc	041211-515
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	DEDHAM MA
Recording Date	May 25, 2023
Property Address	185 ELM ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4501
Document Number	041211-515
Book / Page	41211 / 515
Instrument Date	May 17, 2023
Instrument	31211
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	185 ELM ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4501

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DEDHAM MA
Property Address	185 ELM ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4501
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	040545-228
Date	May 18, 2022
Book Page	40545/228
Instrument	43481

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DEDHAM MA
Property Address	185 ELM ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4501
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	035868-322
Date	Mar 23, 2018
Book Page	35868/322
Instrument	22263

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DEDHAM MA
Property Address	185 ELM ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4501
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	040136-303
Date	Dec 7, 2021
Book Page	40136/303
Instrument	153167

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	373 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

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	$11,295.00 (-2.13%)	$918,300 (+0.42%) Land $369,700 Building $548,600	$963,609 (-4.35%)
2025	$11,541.00 (+2.82%)	$914,500 (+1.85%) Land $355,600 Building $558,900	$1,007,380 (+22.85%)
2024	$11,224.00 (+11.14%)	$897,900 (+14.16%) Land $322,500 Building $575,400	$820,040
2023	$10,099.00	$786,500 Land $292,100 Building $494,400

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 File 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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