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$748,658$505 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

278 MADISON ST

DEDHAM, MA 02026
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,482 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$749K
$703K low$794K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,192 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$747,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$408,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$339,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$726,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$690,254

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
OakdaleB+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Dedham Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Dedham High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Dedham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02026These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,745
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,390 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,985
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$155,542
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

278 Madison St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Dedham 02026

What homes are worth in Dedham 02026

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$401K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Dedham 02026.

How it measures up in Dedham 02026

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dedham 02026.

Estimated value$748,658
CheaperTypical $742,004Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$505
CheaperTypical $495Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,482 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 278 Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDedham 02026Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$748,65852% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50554% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,482 ft²46% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac72% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than195049% of homes38% of homes

About 278 Madison St

How much is 278 Madison St, Dedham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Madison St, Dedham, MA is $748,658 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $703,119 to $794,197. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Madison St, Dedham, MA last sell?

278 Madison St, Dedham, MA last sold on Nov 17, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Madison St, Dedham, MA?

278 Madison St, Dedham, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,482 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 278 Madison St, Dedham, MA built?

278 Madison St, Dedham, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Madison St, Dedham, MA?

278 Madison St, Dedham, MA is assigned to Oakdale (elementary), rated B+; Dedham Middle School (middle), rated B-; Dedham High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Dedham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Madison St, Dedham, MA compare to other homes in Dedham 02026?

Among the 7,991 homes in Dedham 02026, it is worth more than 52% of them ($748,658 against a typical $742,004), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($505 against a typical $495), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,482 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1950 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 52% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 278 Madison St, Dedham, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Madison St, Dedham, MA was $9,192. The county assessed it at $747,300.

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