Interior Features
- Lighting - Overhead
- Bonus Room
- FlooringTile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
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Home Highlights
Partly Finished Basement
$457 per Sq FtIn line with the Dedham median ($459)
Minimal Flood RiskFEMA Zone X (unshaded)
3 Zoned SchoolsRated up to 7/10
About This Home
Welcome home to this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Cape nestled in a desirable neighborhood surrounded by beautiful conservation land. This house offers a wonderful opportunity to create your ideal home with bonus rooms (family room off of the kitchen and finished basement with luxury vinyl plank!), flexible living space, and a 1st floor bedroom and full bathroom. The 1st floor features hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room and bedroom. The eat-in kitchen with gas cooking opens to the family room, perfect for entertaining and gathering. The 2nd floor is light and bright with 2 freshly painted bedrooms with hardwood floors and a tiled full bathroom. With some updates in place and opportunities for further personalization, this home presents the chance to add your own style over time. Enjoy the natural surroundings while still having the convenience of nearby amenities such as Legacy Place, Rustcraft Field, Dedham Square. Close to all major routes and the commuter rail (Dedham Corporate and Endicott), schools, world class hospitals & universities. Don't miss this one!
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73593681
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft$457
Property TypeSingle Family
Subdivision
Tax (2026)$9,139
Assessed Value$743,000
How This Home Compares
vs. the 111 homes for sale in DedhamPrice$749,000
Median $729,000
$200,000
$5,499,900
About the same as the median Dedham home.
Price per Sq Ft$457
Median $459
$187
$900
About the same as the median Dedham home.
Home Size1,638 sq ft
Median 1,732 sq ft
663 sq ft
10,987 sq ft
5% smaller than the median Dedham home (1,732 sq ft).
Lot Size0.25 acres
Median 0.23 acres
0.00 acres
9.50 acres
9% larger than the median Dedham home (0.23 acres).
Days on Market0 days
Median 42 days
0 days
399 days
Newer to the market than most homes here (42 days median).
178 Central Ave at a Glance
MLS# 73593681
Offered at $749,000, this 3 bed, 2 bath home has 1,638 square feet of living space and was built in 1962. It sits in Dedham, zoned for Oakdale Elementary School, Dedham Middle School and Dedham High School.
Want to see it in person? Schedule a showing or call Keith Wade at 603-818-7976.
Property Details
Kitchen and Appliances
- Range
- Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Laundry FeaturesIn Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Dining Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant
- Dining Room LevelFirst
- Kitchen FeaturesCeiling Fan(s),Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant
- Kitchen LevelFirst
Exterior and Lot
- Deck - Wood
- Rain Gutters
- Storage
- Patio and Porch FeaturesDeck - Wood
- Deck
Garage and Parking
- Parking FeaturesOff Street
- Parking Total2
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living1,638
- Year Built1962
- Above Grade Finished Area1,638
- Building Area Total1,638
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
- Property Age64
- Year Built DetailsActual
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
- Architectural StyleCape
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms3
- Primary Bedroom LevelSecond
- Bedroom 2 LevelSecond
- Bedroom 3 LevelFirst
- Primary Bedroom FeaturesCloset,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
- Bedroom 2 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
- Total Bathrooms2
- Full Bathrooms2
- Bathroom 1 LevelFirst
- Bathroom 2 LevelSecond
- Bathroom 1 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - with Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
- Bathroom 2 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled with Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms8
- Basement FeaturesFull, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
- Family Room LevelFirst
- Living Room LevelFirst
- Family Room FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Sunken
- Living Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesWindow Unit(s)
- Heating FeaturesBaseboard, Natural Gas
- Heating
Land Info
- Lot DescriptionWooded
- Lot Size Acres0.245868
- Lot Size Square Feet10,710
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
School Information
- Elementary SchoolOakdale Elementary
- High SchoolDhs
- Middle SchoolDms
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount9,139
- Source Listing StatusNew
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsEast St to Jersey St to Central Ave
- Tax Year2026
- Source Property TypeResidential
- Home WarrantyNo
- Parcel NumberM:0138 B:0064 L:0000,71466
- Postal Code Plus 44832
- ZoningB
- Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Utilities
- ElectricFuses
- SewerPublic Sewer
- For Gas Range
- For Gas Dryer
- Washer Hookup
- Water SourcePublic
Schools Zoned for This Home
Dedham School District
elementary · 1-5Photo: webOakdale Elementary School
6/10
middle · 6-8Photo: school district websiteDedham Middle School
7/10
high · 9-12Photo: webDedham High School
7/10
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Price History
Listed For
$749,000
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLSListed | Listed | $749,000 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$9,139per year
Assessed Value $743,000
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,139 | $743,000 |
| 2025 | $8,622 | $683,200 |
| 2024 | $8,494 | $679,500 |
| 2023 | $8,094 | $630,400 |
| 2022 | $7,509 | $562,500 |
| 2021 | $7,145 | $522,700 |
| 2020 | $7,004 | $510,500 |
| 2019 | $6,631 | $468,600 |
| 2018 | $6,371 | $437,900 |
| 2017 | $6,323 | $428,400 |
| 2016 | $6,024 | $388,900 |
| 2015 | $5,783 | $364,400 |
| 2014 | $5,668 | $352,500 |
| 2006 | $3,921 | $351,700 |
| 2005 | $3,535 | $337,300 |
| 2004 | $2,155 | $210,700 |
| 2003 | $2,956 | $210,700 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
178 Central Ave FAQ
At $749,000, the asking price of 178 Central Ave is 2.7% above the median asking price of $729,000 for homes for sale in Dedham.
- Its price per square foot is $457, about the same as the median of $459 for homes for sale in Dedham.
- That is the 54th lowest price per square foot of the 109 homes for sale in Dedham that list their size.
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