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$964,190$425 / 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 86How 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

281 COURT ST

DEDHAM, MA 02026
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,271 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$964K
$834K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,578 (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.$860,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$363,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$496,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$854,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$887,446

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.Colonial
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.

M
Dedham Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Dedham High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
RiverdaleB-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 2.1 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

281 Court 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.

  • Worth more than 81% of homes in Dedham 02026
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Dedham 02026
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Dedham 02026
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Dedham 02026
  • Older than 90% of homes in Norfolk County

What homes are worth in Dedham 02026

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

This home
$398K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 81% 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$964,190
CheaperTypical $741,365Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$425
CheaperTypical $496Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area2,271 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,532 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 281 Court St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDedham 02026Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$964,19081% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42516% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than2,271 ft²82% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac65% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than190015% of homes10% of homes

About 281 Court St

How much is 281 Court St, Dedham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Court St, Dedham, MA is $964,190 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $833,746 to $1,094,634. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Court St, Dedham, MA last sell?

281 Court St, Dedham, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Court St, Dedham, MA?

281 Court St, Dedham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,271 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 281 Court St, Dedham, MA built?

281 Court St, Dedham, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Court St, Dedham, MA?

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

How does 281 Court St, Dedham, MA compare to other homes in Dedham 02026?

Among the 7,991 homes in Dedham 02026, it is worth more than 81% of them ($964,190 against a typical $741,365), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($425 against a typical $496), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,271 ft² against a typical 1,532 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1900 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 72% 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 281 Court St, Dedham, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Court St, Dedham, MA was $10,578. The county assessed it at $860,000.

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