Dedham, MA Real Estate: Town Guide, Prices & Homes for Sale

Dedham at a glance

Median single-family: $770,000; ▼ 4.3% vs. last year
Median condo: $511,000; ▼ 2.7% vs. last year
Days on market: 34; single-family, year to date
Sale vs. original list: 100.8%; single-family, year to date
Residential tax rate: $12.30; per $1,000, FY2026
Population: 25,485; 2024 Census estimate, +0.5% since 2020
To Boston: 10 mi; straight line to City Hall
MBTA rail & ferry: Commuter rail

Dedham market · September 2026 year to date

The numbers, before the opinions.

Dedham single-family and condo market, September 2026 year to date
Measure	Single-family	Condo
Median sale price	$770,000	$511,000
Change vs. last year	▼ 4.3%	▼ 2.7%
Sales closed	165	34
Median days on market	34	51
Sale price vs. original list	100.8%	98.8%
For sale at month end	47	16
Months of supply	2.6	4.4

Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Dedham Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.

What the numbers mean

Buying or selling in Dedham?

By the usual rule of thumb (under about four months of supply favors sellers, over six favors buyers), the Dedham single-family market was seller-leaning, with 2.6 months of supply in the latest MAR report and homes selling for 100.8% of original list price on average. Individual streets, price ranges and property types can behave very differently.

Single-family homes in Dedham have sold for 100.8% of their original list price on average this year. Well-priced homes are drawing full price or better, so the opening price matters more than room to negotiate.
The median single-family home took about 34 days to sell. Plan your next move around that, plus about 30 to 60 days to close.

Get a home valuation in Dedham · How I sell homes

Expect competition on the best homes in Dedham: the average single-family sold at 100.8% of original list. Have your pre-approval, inspection plan and walk-away number ready before you tour.
With a median of about 34 days on market, you'll usually have time for a second showing, but not forever.
Condos in Dedham had a median of $511,000 versus $770,000 for single-families. If the single-family budget is a stretch, a condo or a two-family can be a way in.

Dedham homes for sale · How I help buyers

Side by side · September 2026 year to date

How does Dedham compare with nearby towns?

Dedham compared with the nearest towns I cover
Town	Median single-family	Median condo	Days on market	Tax rate (FY2026)
Dedham	$770,000 ▼ 4.3%	$511,000	34	$12.30
Needham	$1,825,000 ▲ 0.3%	$1,223,900	43	$10.83
Newton	$1,880,000 ▼ 3.8%	$1,090,000	40	$9.69
Brookline	$2,525,000 ▼ 8.2%	$1,037,500	62	$10.24
Wellesley	$2,400,000 ▲ 8.6%	$1,142,500	43	$10.17
Watertown	$1,160,000 ▲ 13.2%	$725,000	28	$12.20

Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.

Town guide

What it's like to live in Dedham.

What is it like to live in Dedham?

Dedham is one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts and the seat of Norfolk County. It borders Boston's West Roxbury and Hyde Park neighborhoods, so it feels close to the city, with a historic square, the Charles River, and big shopping at Legacy Place and the Dedham Mall.

What are Dedham's neighborhoods like?

A quick orientation, not a ranking:

Area	What it's like	Worth a look if you want
Dedham Square	The historic center and courthouse	A walkable historic center
Endicott and Oakdale	Residential neighborhoods with a commuter rail stop at Endicott	Train access
East Dedham	Denser streets near Boston and the Mother Brook	Proximity to the city
Greenlodge and Riverdale	Residential areas toward Westwood and the Charles	Quieter streets

What does housing look like in Dedham?

Mostly single-family colonials, capes and Victorians, with some two-families and condos.

How is the commute from Dedham to Boston?

The Franklin Line stops at Endicott and Dedham Corporate Center. Route 128, Route 1 and Route 109 run through town, and parts of Dedham are a short drive from the Orange Line at Forest Hills.

Where do people spend time in Dedham?

Dedham Square
Legacy Place
The Endicott Estate
The Charles River

What should buyers and sellers know about Dedham?

Relative value: single-family prices have been below several nearby suburbs; compare in the table above.
Older homes: budget for older systems and lead paint in pre-1978 homes.
Competitive: homes have been selling at or above list on average.

For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Dedham Public Schools).

Questions people actually ask.

Does Dedham have a train station?

Yes. Endicott and Dedham Corporate Center on the Franklin Line.

Is Dedham part of Boston?

No. It's a separate town that borders Boston's West Roxbury and Hyde Park neighborhoods.

MBTA stations in Dedham

Commuter rail: Dedham Corporate Center, Endicott (Foxboro Event Service, Franklin/Foxboro Line)

Mortgage rates · week of October 15, 2026

What today's rate means for your payment in Dedham.

The average 30-year fixed rate this week is 7.40%. On Dedham's median single-family price of $770,000 with 20% down (a $616,000 loan), here's the monthly principal and interest, and how much a rate move changes it.

Monthly principal and interest on a $616,000 30-year loan in Dedham at different rates
Scenario	30-year rate	Principal & interest	vs. this week
A year ago	6.27%	$3,800/mo	−$460/mo
This week	7.40%	$4,270/mo
If rates rise half a point	7.90%	$4,480/mo	+$210/mo
If rates fall half a point	6.90%	$4,060/mo	−$210/mo
If rates fall a full point	6.40%	$3,850/mo	−$410/mo

Rate source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (opens in a new tab), national weekly average. Principal and interest only; taxes, insurance and any condo fees are extra (use the calculator below). Your actual rate depends on your credit, loan type and points. Ask a lender for a quote, or ask me for an introduction.

Monthly cost calculator

What would a Dedham home cost per month?

Pre-filled with Dedham's median single-family price, its FY2026 tax rate and this week's average 30-year mortgage rate. Change anything. This is an estimate for planning, not a loan quote.

How I help in Dedham

Three ways to start.

Buy in Dedham

What homes here actually sell for, what they cost to own, and an offer strategy you can defend.

Buying with Xavier

Sell in Dedham

A price grounded in Dedham sales, a plan for what to fix, and a clear read on every offer.

Get a home valuation

Invest in Dedham

Two- and three-families run as numbers: rents, expenses, financing, and condition.

Multifamily & investing

Quick answers about Dedham.

What is the median home price in Dedham, MA?

The median single-family sale price in Dedham was $770,000 for September 2026 year to date, compared with $805,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $511,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).

How fast are homes selling in Dedham?

Single-family homes that sold in Dedham during September 2026 year to date spent a median of about 34 days on market and sold for 100.8% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.

What is the property tax rate in Dedham, MA?

Dedham's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $12.30 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $9,470 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.

Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Dedham, MA?

By the usual rule of thumb (under about four months of supply favors sellers, over six favors buyers), the Dedham single-family market was seller-leaning, with 2.6 months of supply in the latest MAR report and homes selling for 100.8% of original list price on average. Individual streets, price ranges and property types can behave very differently.

Is there public transit from Dedham to Boston?

Yes. MBTA service in Dedham: commuter rail: Dedham Corporate Center, Endicott (Foxboro Event Service, Franklin/Foxboro Line). Check the MBTA's current schedules for times.

Buying or selling here?

Interested in Dedham?

Tell me what you're weighing: a street, a price range, a timeline. I'll send the recent sales that matter and what I'd watch for in Dedham specifically.

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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-10-21.

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