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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
/ 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:
$269,000
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Just Listed! A great opportunity for first time home buyers. With everything on one floor, this property is perfect for those looking to downsize, too. Home shows pride of ownership with many updates and attentive maintenance. 3BR, 1 Bath, Finished Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Level Backyard, New Roof & Front Stairs. Located in a lovely Dedham neighborhood with Park, Schools, Commuter Rail, Legacy Place, Route 128 all nearby. Come and see this Sunday 5/27 at first OPEN HOUSE 12-1:30!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$459,900
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Totally updated and renovated 3 bedroom colonial in Oakdale. 2010 granite kitchen, cherry cabinets, SS appliances, slider to trex decking & large level fenced yard. Master bdrm, walk in closet, bath and family room addition 2003. Gas log fireplace, 200 amp electric, recessed lighting and AC on 2nd floor. New gas furnace to be installed. Farmers porch with trex decking. Windows, roof gutters, siding all done in 2003. Walk to Boston train. A house not to miss.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,000
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Light and Bright Cape situated on a cul de sac in desirable Oakdale neighborhood. Beautiful hardwood flooring on first floor, updated windows, and updated kitchen. 3 bedrooms plus bonus office/study. Fabulous lush yard, perfect for garden or play. Easy access to park,schools & commuter rail. Minutes from all major routes.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$379,000
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**OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAY 20th 1-2pm** Enter this 3/4 BD meticulously kept and spacious cape and feel right at home. The open concept living area is perfect for entertaining. It is open to a granite and SS kitchen with sliders to a large deck w built in speakers, overlooking a large fenced yd. There is a full BA on each floor, a Master with sky lights and a finished playroom/office on the lower level. All this at a great price and convenient location.Call today, wil not last~!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$424,000
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Beautiful Colonial with extensive perrenials and shrubery on corner lot of quiet, sought after Oakdale cul-de-sac. Large deck overlooks a lovely fenced in yard. House boasts a light, bright living room, 3 bedrooms upstairs and many updates.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$480,000
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New to the market, Incredible 2 family in addition to the 2 units there is a legal occupancy permit for the lower level since 1999. High ceilings in each unit, hardwood floors throughout, washer and dryer hookups in each individual unit, 2 seperate paved driveways, lots of closet space, near the schools, minutes to the highway and to the new Legacy Place shopping mall, 40 year architectual roof is only 8 years young. Very well maintained 30 year owner occupied home.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$319,900
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A diamond in the rough! This Oakdale colonial situated on a good size lot features a large living and dining rooms, a first floor bedroom or office, 1/2 bath and eat in kitchen. The second level offers 4 good size bedrooms plus a full bath and walk up attic. The roof and siding are 3 years old and the front porch and stairs were rebuilt. Walk to train and close to all major routes. House needs TLC but well worth the investment.
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