Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 85 Emmett Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $605,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,785 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Mortgage Jul 2025 Sale & Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0097 L:0003 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0097 L:0003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,372 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 742 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 742 sqft |
| Basement Area | 742 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 742 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 85 EMMETT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-2518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 402102 |
85 Emmett Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 EMMETT AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-2518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202549270 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42538 / 364 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 85 EMMETT AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-2518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041061-522 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41061/522 |
| Instrument | 9572 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 85 EMMETT AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-2518 |
| Document Number | 042538-364 |
| Book / Page | 42538 / 364 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 49270 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 85 EMMETT AVE, DEDHAM, MA 02026-2518 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000049271 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 49271 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
| Document Number | 042538-388 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42538/388 |
| Instrument | 49272 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Emmett Ave was $7,785, up 7.2% 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 | $7,785.00 (+7.17%) | $632,900 (+9.95%) Land $330,500 Building $302,400 | $652,559 (+14.07%) |
| 2025 | $7,264.00 (+8.97%) | $575,600 (+7.93%) Land $296,100 Building $279,500 | $572,090 (-16.15%) |
| 2024 | $6,666.00 (+7.2%) | $533,300 (+10.12%) Land $269,000 Building $264,300 | $682,290 |
| 2023 | $6,218.00 | $484,300 Land $261,600 Building $222,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Emmett Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 94 units insured incl. 86 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.
Wildfire risk around 85 Emmett Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 415 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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