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East Dedham

East Dedham

Suburban Neighborhood in Dedham, Massachusetts

Norfolk County 02026

$694,004 Average Value
$426 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Dedham history is all around

East Dedham is a neighborhood whose highlights are clear: accessibility and variety. This section of Dedham offers plenty of housing and green space beside the heart of the town, meaning it is also steeped in the area’s history. “Dedham was established in 1635 as one of Massachusetts’ first inland settlements, says Johanna McBrien, director of the Dedham Museum & Archive. “The museum houses all its history and stands as one of the most important archives in New England. I’ve been making efforts to reach out to the community to create exhibits that showcase all of Dedham and make history relevant to the people who live here.”

Gable roofs are common on craftsman style homes in the East Dedham neighborhood.
Gable roofs are common on craftsman style homes in the East Dedham neighborhood.
Welcome to Dedham, Massachusetts. Located on Boston's southwest border.
Welcome to Dedham, Massachusetts. Located on Boston's southwest border.
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Shopping away at Dedham Mall

Locals don’t have to travel far for a day of shopping. The neighborhood houses Dedham Mall, which has a variety of brand-name stores like T.J. Maxx, Burlington and Five Below. Quick bites are available at Chipotle, Panda Express and Chick-fil-A, or shoppers can choose to stock up on groceries at Stop & Shop. Right on the other side of Providence Highway is Dedham Square, where Dedham Museum & Archive and an abundance of other restaurants are located. Salem Food Market sells Italian-style subs in a casual deli environment, and Eggs and Thai Cafe serves global flavors all day long. For pastries and peach blossom lemonade, Big Bear Cafe & Espresso Bar is the go-to spot, while Oscar's gastropub is where locals flock for New England craft brews. On the other side of the neighborhood is local staple Dedham Diner. Here, diners are treated more like friends than customers and full breakfasts rarely cost over $15.

Dedham Mall is located right in the heart of Dedham making it a convenient shopping center.
Dedham Mall is located right in the heart of Dedham making it a convenient shopping center.
TJ Max is a popular store located right in Dedham Mall.
TJ Max is a popular store located right in Dedham Mall.
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Rivers, canals and Little League games

Green spaces abound around East Dedham, offering residents areas to relax, walk around and reflect on life. As fate would have it, many of these green spaces are actually cemeteries, but there are plenty of traditional parks too. Condon Park and Mill Pond Park both border Mother Brook, which McBrien shares is one of the oldest industrial canals.” Condon Park is larger, roughly 7 acres, with athletic fields and a playground. “It’s always busy,” local Realtor Denise Connell of Donahue Real Estate Co. Connell says. “There are always children playing there. They also have ball fields, so Little League plays there.” Mill Pond Park has a fishing platform where residents like to sit and can catch largemouth bass. On the west side of the neighborhood is the winding Charles River and Barnes Memorial Park. During the summertime, the park’s parking lots and fields are full of baseball, softball and soccer players and their spectators; the space is also a popular spot for community and holiday events, like the annual easter egg hunt.

Barnes Memorial Park in Dedham is another popular park for baseball lovers.
Barnes Memorial Park in Dedham is another popular park for baseball lovers.
The Charles River connects through the center of Dedham, Massachusetts.
The Charles River connects through the center of Dedham, Massachusetts.
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Hot housing market for historic homes

Houses in East Dedham range from properties that were built in the late 1800s to those built fairly recently. Common styles include Colonials, Cape Cods and Victorians. The area also features a medley of multifamily homes mixed with single-family homes. Lots are on the smaller side, so homes are situated closely together. Regardless of the space between houses, the area’s housing market is a hotspot. Connell shares her experience selling a two-bedroom Cape Cod home that was built in 1952 and renovated in 2015: “I had 85 people through, 11 offers and the seller did very well.” Houses such as this often sell between $550,000 and $900,000, but condominiums and town houses run between $350,000 and $500,000.

East Dedham is a great place for those looking for a quiet town not far from Boston.
East Dedham is a great place for those looking for a quiet town not far from Boston.
Colonial homes are often encircled by modern privacy fences in East Dedham.
Colonial homes are often encircled by modern privacy fences in East Dedham.
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Schools in East Dedham

A key benefit of East Dedham’s location, besides its proximity to Boston, is its proximity to schools. While many students attend private institutions, public education is just as important and accessible. McBrien says that Dedham was actually “the first town in Massachusetts to vote for a publicly supported school, and just a year later, public schooling became widely available throughout the state.” Children are within walking distance of Avery Elementary School, which has a B-minus on Niche. Students continue their education at the B-rated Dedham Middle School, which has various clubs, including an A Capella club and a literary magazine. High schoolers attend Dedham High School, which earns an A-minus Niche score. The school hosts annual awards recognizing outstanding student filmmaking, with categories such as mini-biographies, mock commercials, animations and music videos.

Overview of Avery Elementary School building in East Dedham.
Overview of Avery Elementary School building in East Dedham.
Dedham Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 in the East Dedham neighborhood.
Dedham Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 in the East Dedham neighborhood.
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Getting around East Dedham

Commuters from this area can reach Downtown Boston in just about 22 miles via Interstate 95 3 miles away. Public transportation is not widely accessible; the closest Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus stops are only along River Street south of the neighborhood. The closest train stations, Readville and Hyde Park, are under 2 miles away as well. The area is a little over 12 miles from Boston Logan International Airport.

Locals in Dedham have easy access to bus stops to commute into the city of Boston.
Locals in Dedham have easy access to bus stops to commute into the city of Boston.
Locals can catch the 34 bus to get to Dedham Mall.
Locals can catch the 34 bus to get to Dedham Mall.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International

28 min drive

Bus

Washington St Opp Eastbrook Rd

Bus

River St & Milton St

Bus

Dedham Mall & Stop & Shop

Bus

Washington St & Oak St

Bus

Washington St & Sumner St

Bus

Dedham Mall & South Side

Bus

272 Washington St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime East Dedham US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$590,000
Median Single Family Price
$677,450
Median Townhouse Price
$500,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$447,500
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$378,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$426
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Months of Supply
3.40
Median List Price
$602,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,139
Median Year Built
1937
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,517
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,034
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,063
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
730
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,603
Median Age
40
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$84,550
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,619

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
44.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.2%
% Population in Labor Force
79.3%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
12''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

39 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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