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Last sold for $42,500 on Jan 2, 1976

8 AMES ST

DEDHAM, MA 02026
1
Baths
1,974 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$42,500 · Jan 2, 1976

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,972 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$495,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$352,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$142,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$481,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Auto Repair, Garage
CountyNorfolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
RiverdaleC-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Dedham Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Dedham High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

8 Ames 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.

  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Dedham 02026
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Norfolk County

How it measures up in Dedham 02026

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

Living area1,974 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 8 Ames St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDedham 02026Norfolk County
Living areabigger than1,974 ft²73% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac49% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than194041% of homes31% of homes

About 8 Ames St

When did 8 Ames St, Dedham, MA last sell?

8 Ames St, Dedham, MA last sold on Jan 2, 1976 for $42,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Ames St, Dedham, MA?

8 Ames St, Dedham, MA has 1 bathrooms, 1,974 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 8 Ames St, Dedham, MA built?

8 Ames St, Dedham, MA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 Ames St, Dedham, MA?

8 Ames St, Dedham, MA is assigned to Riverdale (elementary), rated C-; 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 8 Ames St, Dedham, MA compare to other homes in Dedham 02026?

Among the 7,991 homes in Dedham 02026, it is bigger than 73% of them (1,974 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1940 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 Ames St, Dedham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Ames St, Dedham, MA was $12,972. The county assessed it at $495,100.

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