Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 51 Highland St, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,159 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,248 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0107 L:0029 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0107 L:0029 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,159 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,666 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,449 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,550 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 51 HIGHLAND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-5841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 402500 |
51 Highland St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2024.
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 HIGHLAND ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5841 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jun 18, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 042096-454 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 51 HIGHLAND ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5841 |
| Document Number | 36942-54 |
| Book / Page | 036942 / 000054 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 55701 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 HIGHLAND ST DEDHAM MA 020265841, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5841 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 51 HIGHLAND ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5841 |
| Document Number | 36068-475 |
| Book / Page | 036068 / 000475 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 50190 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 HIGHLAND ST DEDHAM MA 020265841, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5841 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Highland St was $12,248, up 0.9% 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 | $12,248.00 (+0.93%) | $995,800 (+3.56%) Land $485,200 Building $510,600 | $1,015,553 (-21.64%) |
| 2025 | $12,135.00 (+8.25%) | $961,600 (+7.23%) Land $417,300 Building $544,300 | $1,296,085 (-) |
| 2024 | $11,210.00 (+8.33%) | $896,800 (+11.28%) Land $362,900 Building $533,900 | $1,296,085 |
| 2023 | $10,348.00 | $805,900 Land $345,600 Building $460,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Highland St 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And 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 51 Highland 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 336 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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