Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 79 Richards St, Dedham, MA 02026 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Conventional |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
| Square Footage | 2,029 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,825 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $10,774.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0107 L:0042 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,029 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,099 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 929 sqft 1st Floor |
| Attic Area | 897 sqft Attic |
| Attic | 1 Attic |
| Basement Area | 921 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 921 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,825 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 79 RICHARDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-5845 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Minor Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 402500 |
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records · APN DEDH M:0107 L:0042
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 RICHARDS ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5845 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 07, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201615606 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33867 / 429 |
| Transfer Doc | 33867-429 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 79 RICHARDS ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5845 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 08, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042988-260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Book Page | 42988/260 |
| Instrument | 16401 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 79 RICHARDS ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5845 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39832-515 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39832/515 |
| Instrument | 117285 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 79 RICHARDS ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5845 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 03, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38734-153 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38734/153 |
| Instrument | 141093 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Dedham Town |
| Unified School District | Dedham School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,774.00 (+4.22%) | $853,700 (+3.23%) Land $334,900 Building $518,800 | $935,655 (+8.76%) |
| 2024 | $10,338.00 (+15.83%) | $827,000 (+18.98%) Land $321,800 Building $505,200 | $860,320 |
| 2023 | $8,925.00 | $695,100 Land $282,400 Building $412,700 |
79 Richards St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 20th percentile of exposed land nationally · 58th in Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — about 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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