285 Colburn St

1,399 Sq. Ft.
$500 / Sq. Ft.
1,399
Sq. Ft.
$500
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Enjoy a piece of history with picturesque water views of Mother Brook, the first manmade canal in the U. S. (circa 1639). That is just the start of what this home has to offer! Front entry hall/mudroom brings you to a bright and open living room/dining room. Updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Adjacent family room and half bath. Front facing office and laundry complete the main level. Upstairs you'll find 3 nicely sized bedrooms (with water views from the primary) and...Enjoy a piece of history with picturesque water views of Mother Brook, the first manmade canal in the U. S. (circa 1639). That is just the start of what this home has to offer! Front entry hall/mudroom brings you to a bright and open living room/dining room. Updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Adjacent family room and half bath. Front facing office and laundry complete the main level. Upstairs you'll find 3 nicely sized bedrooms (with water views from the primary) and a full modern bath. Updates include roof (2024), gutters (2024), hot water tank (2022 with 10 year warranty), brick walkway, wall and wraparound patio (2021), Mass Save insulation, radiant flooring in both baths. The charm factor is high with this one - crown moldings, tall ceilings, hardwood floors, large windows. Walk to park, elementary, middle and high schools, community pool, shopping, Mother Brook Arts & Community Center and Dedham Square. Open House Saturday and Sunday 11-12:30.
  1. Listed by Mary Ellen McDonough • Donahue Real Estate Co.

Property Details for 285 Colburn Street

Town
Dedham
Area
MA-Dedham
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Open Houses

Saturday, Apr 11th11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday, Apr 12th11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
LISTING UPDATED: 04/09/2026 04:28 PM

Property Details for 285 Colburn Street

StatusNew
MLS #73497566
Days on Market2
Taxes$6,883 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Donahue Real Estate Co., Mary Ellen McDonough
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Building Information for 285 Colburn Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,730 SF

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$4,098 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,524

Property Taxes

$574

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 285 Colburn Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 1399.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Home Office
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterview Features: Other (See Remarks)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Shared driveway that leads to private parking.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0096 L:0039,69024
  • Assessments: $545,400
  • Book: 37412
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 285 Colburn Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73497566

$699,900—
Dec 6, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72562897

$471,000—
Oct 14, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72562897

—
Oct 14, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72562897

—
Sep 11, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72562897

$489,000—
Oct 20, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #581877483

$340,000

-0.4% / yr

Oct 20, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72041152

$340,000—
Aug 12, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72041152

—
Jul 20, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72041152

$350,000—
Mar 5, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #215765114

$355,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/07/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73497566

$699,900
12/06/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72562897

$471,000
10/14/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72562897

—
10/14/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72562897

—
09/11/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72562897

$489,000
10/20/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #581877483

$340,000

-0.4% / yr

10/20/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72041152

$340,000
08/12/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72041152

—
07/20/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72041152

$350,000
03/05/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #215765114

$355,000

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Public Records for 285 Colburn Street

Taxable ValueLand$258,500Additions$286,900Total$545,400
Tax Record2025$6,883 ($574 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,399 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,399 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt672 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,730 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningBCountyNORFOLKAPNDEDH M:0096 L:0039

Schools near 285 Colburn Street

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

Dedham Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dedham High School
Public9 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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285 Colburn Street is a single family home for sale in Dedham, MA 02026. This property was listed for sale on April 7, 2026 by Donahue Real Estate Co., it's currently listed at $699,900. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on December 6, 2019. This listing's school district is Dedham School District. Nearby schools include Avery Elementary School, Dedham Middle School and Dedham High School. 285 Colburn Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,399 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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Listing Courtesy of Donahue Real Estate Co., Mary Ellen McDonough

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