Last Sold Price
3 beds1,540 sqft$506/sqft
196 Riverside Dr, Dedham, MA 02026

Description

Welcome to 196 Riverside Dr! Absolutely picture perfect! This incredible cape home has been extensively updated to perfection and sits just steps from the Charles River with stunning year round water views. The main floor boasts gleaming hardwood floors, a beautifully appointed living room with a fireplace and large picture window. A stunning, bright and sunny eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops, ample cabinet and counter space, stainless steel appliances and access to the back deck making this...Welcome to 196 Riverside Dr! Absolutely picture perfect! This incredible cape home has been extensively updated to perfection and sits just steps from the Charles River with stunning year round water views. The main floor boasts gleaming hardwood floors, a beautifully appointed living room with a fireplace and large picture window. A stunning, bright and sunny eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops, ample cabinet and counter space, stainless steel appliances and access to the back deck making this home perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining. A first floor spacious bedroom & full bathroom complete this level. Upstairs you will find two well appointed bedrooms and a bathroom. A finished basement provides the ideal space for both a home office and play room as well as a full bathroom. The direct entry garage has been converted into a home gym with both heat and air conditioning. Central air, a fully fenced in yard and a prime Riverside location complete this gem of a home.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/25/2022 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. The Allain Group

    The Allain Group

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (781) 365-9954

    M: (617) 820-8114

  2. Jessica Allain

    Jessica Allain

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 820-8114

    M: (617) 820-8114

  3. Natalie Warren

    Natalie Warren

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (704) 804-9802

    M: (617) 584-2315

Property Details for 196 Riverside Drive

Status
MLS #
72957235
Days on Market
13
Taxes
$6,161 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1948
Buyer's Agent Compensation
2.5%
Town
Dedham
Area
MA-Dedham
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$775,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

104.0%

Dedham, MA

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Location

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Mikel Defrancesco

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Building Information for 196 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,530 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,473 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,960

Property Taxes

$513

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 196 Riverside Drive

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1540.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Solar panels are leased. Offers to be reviewed Monday at 5.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0007 L:0116,66089
  • Assessments: $450,700
  • Book: 908
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1%

Property History for 196 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 25, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72957235

$779,000
Mar 28, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72957235

Mar 28, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72957235

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/25/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72957235

$779,000
03/28/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72957235

03/28/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72957235

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 196 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$319,000Additions$297,300Total$616,300
Tax Record2025$7,778 ($648 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,190 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,190 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt341 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,530 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1948ZoningGCountyNORFOLKAPNDEDH M:0007 L:0116

Schools near 196 Riverside Drive

This home is within Dedham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Riverdale Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Dedham Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dedham High School
Public9 to 12

Catholic Memorial School
Private7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 196 Riverside Drive, Dedham, MA 02026
$779,000
3
1,540
5,530
$489,000
3
1,152
4,500
$349,900
3
1,450
5,672
3
1
1,580
2,915
$160,000
4
3
1,487
6,750
$239,000
3
3.5
1,566
7,971

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