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$707,868$420 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $179,000 on Dec 29, 1995

42 RIVERDALE RD

DEDHAM, MA 02026
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,687 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$708K
$677K low$739K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$179,000 · Dec 29, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,523 (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.$692,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$350,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$342,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$649,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$750,121

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.Cape Cod
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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
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
RiverdaleB-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Dedham Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Dedham High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

42 Riverdale Rd 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 less per square foot than 86% of homes in Dedham 02026
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% 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.

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$401K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 42% 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$707,868
CheaperTypical $742,004Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$420
CheaperTypical $495Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,687 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 42 Riverdale Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDedham 02026Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$707,86842% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42014% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,687 ft²60% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac42% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than195458% of homes43% of homes

About 42 Riverdale Rd

How much is 42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA is $707,868 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $676,749 to $738,987. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA last sell?

42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA last sold on Dec 29, 1995 for $179,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA?

42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,687 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA built?

42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA?

42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA is assigned to Riverdale (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 42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA compare to other homes in Dedham 02026?

Among the 7,991 homes in Dedham 02026, it is worth more than 42% of them ($707,868 against a typical $742,004), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($420 against a typical $495), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,687 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1954 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 47% 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 42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Riverdale Rd, Dedham, MA was $8,523. The county assessed it at $692,900.

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