Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 279 Sprague St, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,232 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.643 acres (28,005 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $522,500 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $10,654 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Line of Credit Jan 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0169 L:0102 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0169 L:0102 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,045 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 558 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,005 sqft (0.643 acres) |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 279 SPRAGUE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-5225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 102 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 402300 |
279 Sprague St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2005.
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 SPRAGUE ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200592931 |
| Deed Book / Page | 22218 / 56 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 279 SPRAGUE ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042712-294 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42712/294 |
| Instrument | 73603 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 279 SPRAGUE ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041008-529 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41008/529 |
| Instrument | 1358 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 289 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Sprague St was $10,654, up 6.6% 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 | $10,654.00 (+6.56%) | $866,200 (+9.34%) Land $349,200 Building $517,000 | $838,291 (-8.46%) |
| 2025 | $9,998.00 (+1.14%) | $792,200 (+0.18%) Land $294,600 Building $497,600 | $915,800 (+9.15%) |
| 2024 | $9,885.00 (+11.76%) | $790,800 (+14.79%) Land $278,900 Building $511,900 | $839,040 |
| 2023 | $8,845.00 | $688,900 Land $247,600 Building $441,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Sprague St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 279 Sprague 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 428 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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