Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 38 Orchard St, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,229 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,366 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Apr 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $8,013 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer Nov 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0148 L:0002 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0148 L:0002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,229 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,484 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 568 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 568 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,366 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 38 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-5914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 402500 |
38 Orchard St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2021.
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 ORCHARD ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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 |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 039769-124 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 38 ORCHARD ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5914 |
| Document Number | 039769-124 |
| Book / Page | 39769 / 124 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 109907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 ORCHARD ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5914 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 38 ORCHARD ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5914 |
| Document Number | 36454-162 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 ORCHARD ST DEDHAM MA 020265914, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5914 |
| Document Number | 36454-162 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036454/000162 |
| Instrument | 104862 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Orchard St was $8,013, up 7.5% 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 | $8,013.00 (+7.53%) | $651,500 (+10.33%) Land $344,100 Building $307,400 | $663,002 (+10.85%) |
| 2025 | $7,452.00 (+2.53%) | $590,500 (+1.57%) Land $330,800 Building $259,700 | $598,120 (+15.18%) |
| 2024 | $7,268.00 (+6.27%) | $581,400 (+9.16%) Land $300,100 Building $281,300 | $519,270 |
| 2023 | $6,839.00 | $532,600 Land $271,700 Building $260,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Orchard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 38 Orchard St 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 215 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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