Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 78 Commonwealth Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,072 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $371,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,518 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0024 L:0102 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0024 L:0102 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,717 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,072 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 78 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-1425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 102 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 402101 |
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 356 CANTON ST, WESTWOOD, MA 02090-2212 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 78 COMMONWEALTH AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-1425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001512725 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1512725 |
| Name | EASTHAMPTON SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2032 |
| Index | Other |
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 | $8,518.00 (-1.37%) | $692,500 (+1.2%) Land $348,100 Building $344,400 | $721,636 (+17.77%) |
| 2025 | $8,636.00 (+4.17%) | $684,300 (+3.18%) Land $334,600 Building $349,700 | $612,750 (+2.58%) |
| 2024 | $8,290.00 (+10.28%) | $663,200 (+13.29%) Land $303,500 Building $359,700 | $597,360 |
| 2023 | $7,517.00 | $585,400 Land $274,900 Building $310,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 22 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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.
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 330 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 |
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