Norfolk County and Dedham Town property record for 978 High St, Dedham, MA 02026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,258 sqft · built 1790 |
| Lot Size | 1.49 acres (65,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,225,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $25,791 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Line of Credit Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DEDH M:0088 L:0001 |
| Primary APN | DEDH M:0088 L:0001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,258 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,823 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,503 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,953 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,388 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1790 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1790 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 65,265 sqft (1.49 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 978 HIGH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02026-5721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 402500 |
Source: Norfolk County and Dedham Town records · APN DEDH M:0088 L:0001
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 HIGH ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage CITIZENS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 978 HIGH ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5721 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042520-564 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42520/564 |
| Instrument | 46759 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 978 HIGH ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-5721 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37286-47 |
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| Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37286/47 |
| Instrument | 98705 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $25,791.00 (+1.68%) | $2,043,700 (+0.71%) Land $463,300 Building $1,580,400 | $2,121,445 (-37.87%) |
| 2024 | $25,365.00 (-1.62%) | $2,029,200 (+1.06%) Land $404,500 Building $1,624,700 | $3,414,300 |
| 2023 | $25,783.00 | $2,008,000 Land $385,700 Building $1,622,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 26, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Dedham Village Historic District listed 2006 · 247 contributing resources · NRIS 06000785 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 119 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DEDHAM WESTWOOD WATER DIST. serves 41,630 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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