Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 261 Whiting Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,126 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $9,210 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer Dec 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDHM:0112L:0145 |
| Primary APN | DEDHM:0112L:0145 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,883 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 950 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 950 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,126 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Old Parcel Number | DEDHM:0112L:0145 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 WHITING AVE |
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-3146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 145 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 402400 |
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 WHITING AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-3146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 31, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CITIZENS BANK |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 23245 / 344 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000059966 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 261 WHITING AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-3146 |
| Document Number | 0000059966 |
| Book / Page | 43316 / 513 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202659966 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 WHITING AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-3146 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 261 WHITING AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-3146 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040212-281 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40212/281 |
| Instrument | 163031 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 261 WHITING AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-3146 |
| Document Number | 35933-534 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 WHITING AVE DEDHAM MA 020263146, DEDHAM, MA 02026-3146 |
| Document Number | 35933-534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 035933/000534 |
| Instrument | 31635 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 23, 2038 |
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 | $9,210.00 (+2.79%) | $748,800 (+5.46%) Land $368,600 Building $380,200 | $767,387 (+6.12%) |
| 2025 | $8,960.00 (+5.9%) | $710,000 (+4.89%) Land $354,600 Building $355,400 | $723,140 (+10.9%) |
| 2024 | $8,461.00 (+0.23%) | $676,900 (+2.95%) Land $321,600 Building $355,300 | $652,080 |
| 2023 | $8,442.00 | $657,500 Land $291,200 Building $366,300 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–1992) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1992 · Winter Coastal Storm |
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 | 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.
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 415 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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