Dedham Village
Neighborhood in Dedham, Massachusetts
Norfolk County 02026
Eclectic New England homes dot the residential streets
The community has many single-family homes that date back to the early 1800s, which create a historic and peaceful setting. Narrow and slightly curved roads are lined with towering century-old trees and sidewalks, and cars are occasionally parked on the streets. Ranch-style, Cape Cod, Workers Cottages, colonial-inspired and split-level homes around 1,500 to 2,500 square feet are usually between $600,000 and $1 million. Larger Colonial Revivals and Queen Annes can fetch from $1 million to around $2 million. Lot sizes vary from 5,000 square feet to over one acre, but most yards are around half an acre with room for outdoor pools and private driveways. “There are many young people who grew up in Wellesley as children and move to Dedham to get their first or starter home,” Hay says. “Dedham is a great location for young professionals who work in Boston.”From hiking trails to water sports
Dedham Village is adjacent to Wigwam Pond, which has a boat launch site for kayaks and canoes. The conservation area is also connected to Barnes Memorial Park and Fairbanks Park, both of which have athletic fields and playgrounds. The Charles River is on the north side of the neighborhood and is popular for water activities such as boating and paddling in the summer. Farther north, Cutler Park Reservation features 600 acres of forestland and natural space and is a staple place for fishing and hiking.Public and private schools in Dedham
Students in the neighborhood are served by Dedham Public Schools, the country’s first free public school system supported by taxpayers. The district earns a B-plus Niche grade and has a student-teacher ratio of 11-to-1. Prospective schools include Riverdale Elementary School, which earns a B, and the B-plus rated Dedham Middle School. Dedham High School has an A-minus, providing students with internship opportunities as well as courses in creative writing, business and journalism. Private schooling options include the K-8 Dedham Country Day School and Ursuline Academy, which is rated by Niche as the No. 12 best Catholic high school in Massachusetts. Both schools have an A Niche grade. Northeastern University also has a campus in Dedham.Community events and holiday celebrations
Dedham Day is the town’s annual event that celebrates the community. Taking place each September at John Barnes Memorial Park, the festival features barbeque and local food trucks, live performances, carnival rides and fun activities for children. Other community events include a lighting ceremony for the winter holidays and the Flag Day parade.Navigating into Boston
The neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 95 on its southwestern side, which is convenient for accessing other towns such as Newbury and Peabody. Residents who need to access Boston can either take local roads, which is about 13 miles, or Interstate 93, which is 22 miles in distance. Dedham also has two MBTA stations, and people can take the Franklin Foxboro Line at Dedham Corporate Center station for direct connection to Boston. Several urgent care centers such as BILH Urgent Care – Dedham are around the community, and Atrius Health Dedham is about 3 miles away.Retailers off Providence Highway
Dedham Village is home to Legacy Place, the town’s main outdoor shopping complex featuring a movie theater, a Whole Foods Market and several restaurants. There is also an escape room and Kings Dining & Entertainment, which has a bowling alley, billiards and karaoke. Many big-box stores, such as Costco and Best Buy, are along Providence Highway, the area’s main thoroughfare. Popular restaurants include 50's Diner, which serves American food in a laidback setting, and Big Bear Cafe & Espresso Bar, known for casual eats, baked goods and coffee. Dedham Mall sits next to the neighborhood on the north side and includes department stores, familiar restaurants and local businesses.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Barrie Naji
Barrie Naji
Coldwell Banker Realty - Canton
(781) 512-4579
38 Total Sales
1 in Dedham Village
$942,400 Price
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Lynne Eliopoulos
Lynne Eliopoulos
ERA Key Realty Services- Fram
(774) 772-6252
71 Total Sales
1 in Dedham Village
$750,000 Price
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James Fay
James Fay
Responds QuicklyStreet & Company
4 Total Sales
1 in Dedham Village
$825,000 Price
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Catherine Venditti
Catherine Venditti
Responds QuicklyAdvisors Living - Wellesley
(857) 856-8785
9 Total Sales
1 in Dedham Village
$1,650,000 Price
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Rich Carlo
Rich Carlo
Responds QuicklyConway - West Roxbury
(781) 607-5984
73 Total Sales
1 in Dedham Village
$750,000 Price
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John Lynch
John Lynch
Dwell360
(857) 380-7182
141 Total Sales
1 in Dedham Village
$580,000 Price
Schools
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- 6th to 8th
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- 1st to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Cutler Park Reservation
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Barnes Memorial Park
Fairbanks Field
Wigwam Pond Area
Transit
Dedham Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dedham Village, Dedham sell after 5 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Dedham Village, Dedham over the last 12 months is $750,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$774,900
Median Sale Price
$750,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$814,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,675,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$399
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
399
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
5.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,208
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,482
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,183
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
973
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jun 195:30 - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,535
Median Age
44
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,321
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$167,185
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
College Graduates
81.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
53.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
50.7%
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®
46
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31
/ 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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