Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 278 Whiting Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,158 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,195 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $399,900 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $9,556 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0112 L:0031 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0112 L:0031 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,158 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,068 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,195 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 278 WHITING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-3145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 402400 |
278 Whiting Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2011.
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 WHITING AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-3145 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 278 WHITING AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-3145 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0034956-27 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 34956/27 |
| Instrument | 19774 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Whiting Ave was $9,556, up 3.4% 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 | $9,556.00 (+3.38%) | $776,900 (+6.06%) Land $354,000 Building $422,900 | $773,194 |
| 2025 | $9,244.00 (+7.68%) | $732,500 (+6.65%) Land $340,400 Building $392,100 | |
| 2024 | $8,585.00 (+5.96%) | $686,800 (+8.84%) Land $308,800 Building $378,000 | |
| 2023 | $8,102.00 | $631,000 Land $279,600 Building $351,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Whiting Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 278 Whiting Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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