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Dedham is an historic suburban industrial town on the principal southern corridor of metropolitan Boston, and is the site of the earliest surviving framed house in New England, the handsome 1737 Fairbanks House. The10.7 square mile community received its grant as a town from the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636, placing it among the oldest communities in the state.
Its colonial agricultural economy was expanded by industry only after the town, in 1639, built one of the earliest water power canals connecting the Charles River with a tributary of the Neponset River and creating sufficient water power for grist and fulling mills.
The character and future of the community changed drastically when it became the county seat for Norfolk County and the court house was built in 1796. As local historians pointed out, this brought in lawyers and officials, trained, educated and ambitious men who changed the face of the community by investing in and supporting industrial development. Woolen mills were developed in Dedham and innovations such as power broadlooms were introduced. By 1830 there were two woolen mills, two cotton mills, four sawmills and five factories staffed by Irish and German immigrants who made up 27% of the Dedham population. Everything from pianos to furniture was made in Dedham, including famous Dedham crackleware pottery.
The town shows a rich and diverse architectural face to the world, with its monumental granite court house of Greek Revival design, its Victorian prison, its limestone Neoclassical Registry of Deeds, Romanesque Revival public library and Renaissance and Georgian Revival schools. In addition, Dedham has a remarkably well preserved town center, with many handsome, historic houses of which the community is very proud.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
84 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
117 |
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8th Grade Math: |
152 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
140 |
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8th Grade Science: |
121 |
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4th Grade Math: |
129 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
151 |
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Spending/Student:
$9,488
Average SAT scores:
1438
Student/Teacher Ratios:
12.4 to 1
Community
Population:24,132 Median Income in town: $79,219 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 17.8 / 1,000
Violent: 1.4 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
6
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Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $333,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $402,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -21%
Avg single family tax bill:
$0
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
34, 34E, 35, 36, 52
Miles to Boston:
23
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
30
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$695,000
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Located in the prestigious Endicott area of Dedham. This antique home can be best described as elegant and gracious. The 1st floor has an expansive foyer as you enter the center entrance, large kitchen with a subzero refrigerator facing the back yard, living room great for entertaining with a fireplace, arched windows and several period details, family room, art studio, 1/2 bath and a bedroom. 2nd floor has 6 portioned sized bedrooms and 2 full baths. The basement has W&D and spare offices.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$939,000
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Turn-of-century Victorian loaded w/ architect. detail. Gracious grande dame welcomes with sweeping foyer and staircase introducing you to large, formal fireplaced living. dining rm with Inglenook and classic library. Granite Chef's kitchen opens to comfortable, spac. fam rm. overlook. manicured grounds and inground pool. 6 bedrooms on two floors with fireplaces in two, includ. master with newly updated bath en- suite. Much more. Close to train, shop. schools and commute. rtes. Rare find!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$469,900
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CHARM THROUGHOUT! Turn of the century, spacious, charming, sun-filled 3+ bedroom/ 1.5 bath Colonial in the Endicott area. Authentic period detail throughout;crown molding, high ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors. Generous dining room with built-ins. Eat-in kitchen with pantry.Stunning entry with winding staircase. Fireplaced living room. Large sunny family room. Huge finished hardwood bonus rooms on third floor. Relax on front porch or in the private back yard.Walk to trains, schools, & library
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$549,900
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READY TO MOVE IN XL SPLIT IN DEAD END ST AND PRESTIGIOUS NEIGHBORHOOD * THIS CAREFULLY MAINTAINED HOUSE OFFERS A LONG LIST OF UPDATES INCLUDING NEW ROOF/UPDATED SYSTEMS/etc.COMFORTABLE LIVING ROOM WITH BAY WINDOW AND SKYLIGHTS & CATHEDRAL CEILINGS/MASTER BR W/PRIVATE BATH/BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOOR*RECENTLY REMODELED LOWER LEVER W/FIREPLACE/FULL BATH/ HOME OFFICE WALK OUT TO FENCED IN BACKYARD & WOODED CONSERVATION AREA*HUGE 2CAR GARAGE*GORGEOUS HOME*YOU WILL BE SURPRISED*
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$659,900
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Much admired circa 1856 Antique with Queen Anne Victorian attributes in sought after neighborhood, walk to all schools! Meticulously maintained by seller for 38 years, tasteful decor, high ceilings, interesting detail, spacious rooms, gorgeous hardwood floors, first floor full bath, formal living room w/ fireplace, large formal dining room, updated kitchen, first floor family room + 3 season porch, fully enclosed huge landscaped yard, inground pool, 4 flrs of space! finished attic & basement
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$439,900
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*This "Pottery Barn Perfect" Dutch Colonial sits on a meticulously maintained, fenced in, tranquil, tree lined and ENORMOUS square lot. *With new roof, windows, and perfect interior the 700 sf deck is where you will be! *Boasting French doors out to the deck and new window treatments/blinds throughout, a turn of a key is ALL you will need to do. *Steps from Endicott Estate and Memorial Field while minutes to Rte.1 and 128, this beautiful Endicott home will not disappoint!
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