Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 51 Matthews St, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $182,000 (Sep 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $8,480 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0151 L:0015 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0151 L:0015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,352 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 100 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,400 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 51 MATTHEWS ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-4716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 402400 |
51 Matthews St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1995.
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 MATTHEWS ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995722113 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Matthews St was $8,480, up 5.9% 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 | $8,480.00 (+5.87%) | $689,400 (+8.62%) Land $411,400 Building $278,000 | $700,726 (-11.33%) |
| 2025 | $8,010.00 (+6.05%) | $634,700 (+5.05%) Land $381,000 Building $253,700 | $790,305 (-5.19%) |
| 2024 | $7,553.00 (+0.27%) | $604,200 (+2.98%) Land $350,600 Building $253,600 | $833,530 |
| 2023 | $7,533.00 | $586,700 Land $325,400 Building $261,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Matthews 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
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 51 Matthews 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 |
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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 407 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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