Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 278 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,004 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $501,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $12,904 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0138 L:0108 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0138 L:0108 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,004 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,446 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,614 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,390 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,307 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 278 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-4846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 108 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 402400 |
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 CENTRAL AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4846 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 33809 / 174 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,904.00 (-0.86%) | $1,049,100 (+1.72%) Land $402,000 Building $647,100 | $1,141,778 (+22.65%) |
| 2025 | $13,016.00 (+2.09%) | $1,031,400 (+1.12%) Land $372,300 Building $659,100 | $930,905 (+4.4%) |
| 2024 | $12,750.00 (+9.68%) | $1,020,000 (+12.66%) Land $342,700 Building $677,300 | $891,670 |
| 2023 | $11,625.00 | $905,400 Land $318,100 Building $587,300 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 407 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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