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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:
7
/ 0
/ 1
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:
$429,900
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Welcome to your new home! A cozy stone patio welcomes you to your relaxing well landscaped yard, lush with beautiful flowering shrubs . Many recent updates include windows, vinyl siding, 1st floor bath and delightful cherry kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. First floor den could be a 4th bedroom if needed. Light bright finished basement would be an ideal playroom, office or family room. Steps to the Greenlodge School and the train to Boston
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$550,000
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Prime Greenlodge Area located on quiet Cul-De-Sac! This Hip Roof Split offers 10 RM / 4 BR / 3 BA / 2 Car Gar. Space and Updates through. Huge Open Great Room with a Fireplaced Living Room, Modern Kitchen with Maple Cabinets, Dining Area, 3 BR & Maple Hardwood Floors through the Upper Level. Nice Porch off the Dining Area with view over the Private Backyard. The Lower Level offers 2+ Huge Rooms (4th BR) complete with a 2nd Full Kitchen & FP. Great Set-Up for In-Laws / Extended Family. Nice Home.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$403,000
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ATTENTION REALTORS - GROUP SHOWING SATURDAY, APRIL 21st 4:00 - 5:30 PM ONLY, BOTH UNITS. HIGHEST & BEST DUE BY 7:00 PM SAME DATE. This is your Golden Opportunity to own a solid home with income unit or a great investment. Lender has approved this sale and can close quickly. Owner's unit offers in-law suite for the extended family. Corner lot, hardwood floors throughout. Convenient and desirable Dedham locale. Not your typical offering. ?Short Sale. Pre-approved list price by lender.?
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$599,000
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Fabulous 10 RM / 4 BR Greenlodge Colonial with Updates & Space through. Gorgeous New Kitchen with "Top of The Line" Stainless Appliances, Silestone Granite Counters & Island, Wine Chiller, etc. New High Efficiency Furnace, Huge Family "Great Room" Addition off Kit, Formal Dining Rm, Fireplaced Living Rm. Two Huge Play Rooms with Deluxe Sound Systems in Bsmt (NOT incl in Gross Living Area). 2 Full Baths and 2 Half Baths. Walk to Greenlodge School and Endicott Comm Rail. Minutes from Major Routes.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,000
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Greenlodge Neighborhood - Updated, Stylish, Open & Light Filled describe this delightful move in ready home. Inviting Living Room opens up to a sunny, spacious Deck. New appliances await you in the Eat In Kitchen that overlooks the private backyard that is perfect for Gardening & Entertaining. This home has been recently painted on the exterior & interior, numerous updates make this home truly move in condition. Convenient to the Endicott Commuter Rail Station, Legacy Place & Rt 95
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$459,900
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Spacious Garrison Colonial with wonderful floor plan, living room + formal dining room w/corner hutch, first floor family room addition + family room in finished basement w/FP, young kitchen, 4 second flr. brms., master w/half bath, recently painted interior, newly sanded (gorgeous + gleaming) hardwood floors, one car garage with direct entrance, large lot, deck off family room, loads of closets + storage space, Short walk to Greenlodge Elementary! New Price! Make offer!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$595,000
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Wonderful, 1 Owner Custom Colonial! This four bedroom / 2.5 bath home was built for you. The home boasts a fire placed family room, right off the kitchen. A formal dining room and living room make for great entertaining. The large master bedroom suite has an en suite bath and large walk in... Three large bedrooms, a full bath and laundry complete the second floor. The two car garage is oversized and allows for easy access. Walk to school, train or just the neighborhood... A must see, call today!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$319,000
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Situated in highly sought after Greenlodge neighborhood, this well maintained 3 BR ranch isperfect for those starting out or downsizing. Features Galore! Central Air, Hardwood floors, 3 Season Porch, Deck, fenced-in yard. Finished area in basement for office or den. Convenient to Everything: Rts. 128/95, Commuter Rail, the Dining, Shopping & Entertainment at Legacy Place.
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