Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 281 Sprague St, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 884 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,149 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $439,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,622 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0169 L:0101 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0169 L:0101 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 884 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,938 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 442 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,149 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 281 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 | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 402300 |
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 SPRAGUE ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage EASTERN BANK |
| Oct 11, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE CORP E III |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 38426 / 346 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 38426-346 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 281 SPRAGUE ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5225 |
| Document Number | 38426-346 |
| Book / Page | 38426 / 346 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 105847 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 281 SPRAGUE ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5225 |
| Document Number | 105848 |
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| Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 105848 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 281 SPRAGUE ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5225 |
| Document Number | 37239-498 |
| Book / Page | 037239 / 000498 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 93208 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 281 SPRAGUE ST DEDHAM MA 020265225, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5225 |
| Document Number | 37239-485 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 037239/000485 |
| Instrument | 93207 |
| Name | MORTGAGE CORP E III |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 10, 2049 |
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 | $6,622.00 (+13.92%) | $538,400 (+16.89%) Land $302,900 Building $235,500 | $553,328 (-6.28%) |
| 2025 | $5,813.00 (+2.72%) | $460,600 (+1.75%) Land $255,500 Building $205,100 | $590,425 (+9.13%) |
| 2024 | $5,659.00 (+7.16%) | $452,700 (+10.07%) Land $241,900 Building $210,800 | $541,025 |
| 2023 | $5,281.00 | $411,300 Land $214,800 Building $196,500 |
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 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.
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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