Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,687 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,612 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $179,000 (Dec 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $8,523 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0013 L:0097 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0013 L:0097 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,687 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,880 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 564 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,612 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 42 RIVERDALE RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-6903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 97 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 402101 |
42 Riverdale Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1995.
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 RIVERDALE RD, DEDHAM, MA 02026-6903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Riverdale Rd was $8,523, up 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 | $8,523.00 (+4.02%) | $692,900 (+6.71%) Land $350,900 Building $342,000 | $750,121 (-2.4%) |
| 2025 | $8,194.00 (+1.86%) | $649,300 (+0.9%) Land $337,300 Building $312,000 | $768,550 (+2.34%) |
| 2024 | $8,044.00 (+6.08%) | $643,500 (+8.96%) Land $306,000 Building $337,500 | $750,975 |
| 2023 | $7,583.00 | $590,600 Land $277,100 Building $313,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Riverdale Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 42 Riverdale Rd 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 356 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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