Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 197 Tower St, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,988 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,617 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $10,529 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0156 L:0157 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0156 L:0157 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,776 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,617 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 197 TOWER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-3801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 157 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 402200 |
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 TOWER ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-3801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,529.00 (+3.37%) | $834,300 (+2.38%) Land $358,600 Building $475,700 | $775,865 (-0.43%) |
| 2024 | $10,186.00 (+10.75%) | $814,900 (+13.77%) Land $325,400 Building $489,500 | $779,190 |
| 2023 | $9,197.00 | $716,300 Land $294,600 Building $421,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 10 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1987–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2020 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 428 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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