Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 56 Top Hill Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $134,000 (Oct 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,530 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0167 L:0103 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0167 L:0103 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,632 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 56 TOP HILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-6325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | READVILLE HEIGHTS PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 103 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 402300 |
56 Top Hill Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1996.
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 TOP HILL AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-6325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 56 TOP HILL AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-6325 |
| Document Number | 36377-538 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 TOP HILL AVE DEDHAM MA 020266325, DEDHAM, MA 02026-6325 |
| Document Number | 36377-538 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036377/000538 |
| Instrument | 94165 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Top Hill Ave was $6,530, up % 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 | $6,530.00 (+0.05%) | $530,900 (+2.65%) Land $320,100 Building $210,800 | $543,410 (-3.98%) |
| 2025 | $6,527.00 (+5.55%) | $517,200 (+4.55%) Land $307,800 Building $209,400 | $565,915 (+3.22%) |
| 2024 | $6,184.00 (+9.92%) | $494,700 (+12.89%) Land $279,200 Building $215,500 | $548,245 |
| 2023 | $5,626.00 | $438,200 Land $252,900 Building $185,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Top Hill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & 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.
The area around 56 Top Hill Ave 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 648 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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