Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 257 Common St, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,377 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 1.86 acres (81,382 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $19,219 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0052 L:0006 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0052 L:0006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,377 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,603 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,123 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,563 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 698 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 81,382 sqft (1.86 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 257 COMMON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-4067 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 402500 |
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 | 257 COMMON ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4067 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 33437 / 556 |
| Transfer Doc | 025185-585 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 257 COMMON ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4067 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 038965-300 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 38965/300 |
| Instrument | 15436 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
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 | $19,219.00 (+9.21%) | $1,522,900 (+8.17%) Land $581,300 Building $941,600 | $1,932,110 (+3.03%) |
| 2024 | $17,599.00 (+17.96%) | $1,407,900 (+21.16%) Land $506,500 Building $901,400 | $1,875,205 |
| 2023 | $14,920.00 | $1,162,000 Land $440,100 Building $721,900 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 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 44 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 |
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