Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 248 Highland St, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,102 sqft · built 1838 |
| Lot Size | 0.978 acres (42,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,477 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0121 L:0025 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0121 L:0025 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,102 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,230 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,010 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 726 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1838 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1838 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 42,614 sqft (0.978 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 248 HIGHLAND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-5833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 402500 |
248 Highland St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 HIGHLAND ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 248 Highland St was $14,477, up 8% 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 | $14,477.00 (+7.96%) | $1,177,000 (+10.78%) Land $449,800 Building $727,200 | $1,174,677 (-0.94%) |
| 2025 | $13,409.00 (+0.75%) | $1,062,500 (-0.21%) Land $418,200 Building $644,300 | $1,185,790 (-1.92%) |
| 2024 | $13,309.00 (+13.01%) | $1,064,700 (+16.08%) Land $402,200 Building $662,500 | $1,208,970 |
| 2023 | $11,777.00 | $917,200 Land $354,200 Building $563,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 248 Highland St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 248 Highland St 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 147 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 |
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