Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,399 sqft

285 Colburn St, Dedham, MA 02026

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.13 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$529/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

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.
  • Listed by: Mary Ellen McDonough • Donahue Real Estate Co.
Listing closed: 06/23/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73497566
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$4,524 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,951

Property Taxes

$574

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Property Information for 285 Colburn Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,883 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Dedham
  • Area: MA-Dedham
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,730 SF

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
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • 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
Jun 23, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73497566

$740,000—
Apr 13, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73497566

—
Apr 13, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73497566

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/23/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73497566

$740,000
04/13/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73497566

—
04/13/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73497566

—

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

Public Records for 285 Colburn Street

Taxable Value

Land

$258,500

Additions

$286,900
Total$545,400

Tax Record

2025

$6,883 ($574 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,399 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,399 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

672 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

5,730 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1900

Year Renovated

1900

Zoning

B

County

NORFOLK

APN

DEDH 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
Public1 to 5

Dedham Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dedham High School
Public9 to 12

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

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