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$982,014$484 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

79 RICHARDS ST

DEDHAM, MA 02026
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,029 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.
3,825 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1902
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

$982K
$903K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,090 (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.$820,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$356,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$463,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$853,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$953,765

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.Conventional
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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 · 0.7 mi
H
Dedham High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
RiverdaleB-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 1.8 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

79 Richards 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 82% of homes in Dedham 02026
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Dedham 02026
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% 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
$400K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 82% 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$982,014
CheaperTypical $729,191Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$484
CheaperTypical $488Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area2,029 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,531 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size3,825 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1902
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 79 Richards St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDedham 02026Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$982,01482% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48448% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than2,029 ft²75% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,825 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than190215% of homes10% of homes

About 79 Richards St

How much is 79 Richards St, Dedham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Richards St, Dedham, MA is $982,014 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $902,676 to $1,061,352. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Richards St, Dedham, MA last sell?

79 Richards St, Dedham, MA last sold on Feb 22, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Richards St, Dedham, MA?

79 Richards St, Dedham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,029 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 79 Richards St, Dedham, MA built?

79 Richards St, Dedham, MA was built in 1902, making it 124 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Richards St, Dedham, MA?

79 Richards 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 79 Richards St, Dedham, MA compare to other homes in Dedham 02026?

Among the 7,991 homes in Dedham 02026, it is worth more than 82% of them ($982,014 against a typical $729,191), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($484 against a typical $488), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,029 ft² against a typical 1,531 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (3,825 ft² against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1902 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 79 Richards St, Dedham, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Richards St, Dedham, MA was $10,090. The county assessed it at $820,300.

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