38 Colonial Dr

$579,900
Price
2
Beds
1,103 Sq. Ft.
$526 / Sq. Ft.
1,103
Sq. Ft.
$526
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautifully modernized 1780 antique Colonial blending historic charm with updates. This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath has it all. The 1st floor features an upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, roomy living room with a wood burning fireplace and built in shelving from the original wood floors, a spacious dining room, half bath and a mudroom with driveway access. The second floor has vaulted ceilings and skylights throughout and offers 2 bedrooms and a modern bath with walk-in shower. Enjoy a private...Beautifully modernized 1780 antique Colonial blending historic charm with updates. This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath has it all. The 1st floor features an upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, roomy living room with a wood burning fireplace and built in shelving from the original wood floors, a spacious dining room, half bath and a mudroom with driveway access. The second floor has vaulted ceilings and skylights throughout and offers 2 bedrooms and a modern bath with walk-in shower. Enjoy a private fenced yard with 18×11 grapevine covered pergola and patio, oversized driveway, 16×12 storage shed, newer roof and siding, and transferable solar panels. Quiet side street location close to all Dedham amenities. No showings until the first open house, Offers due Tuesday at 3pm.
  1. Listed by Bob Raiche • Century 21 North East

Property Details for 38 Colonial Drive

Town
Dedham
Area
MA-Dedham
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique
Style
Colonial, Antique
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 01/03/2026 02:11 PM

Property Details for 38 Colonial Drive

StatusActive
MLS #73464096
Days on Market6
Taxes$6,252 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1780
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 North East, Bob Raiche
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Building Information for 38 Colonial Drive

Stories-Year Built1780Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,423 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,386 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,865

Property Taxes

$521

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 Colonial Drive

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
  • Living Area: 1103.0
  • Color: Tan
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Interior Access, Radon Remediation System
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Mud Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 195.0
  • Dining Room Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 126.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 9.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 195.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Solar has 10 years remaining on the lease at a cost of $47.10 per month. Fully transferrable. Basement is limited with low ceiling. Sunroom/Mudroom has electric heat. All information is believed to be accurate. Buyer or Buyer's agent to perform due diligence.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 68148
  • Assessments: $495,400
  • Book: 39535
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 38 Colonial Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73464096

$579,900
Jun 21, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72821974

$469,999
May 14, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72821974

May 14, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72821974

Apr 27, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72821974

$479,999
Jun 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574243445

$340,000

+11.5% / yr

Jun 29, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71991020

$340,000
Apr 25, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71991020

Apr 25, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71991020

Apr 20, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71991020

$339,000
Dec 31, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #260924881

$150,000

+24824879254665808.0% / yr

Dec 31, 2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70825572

$150,000
Dec 15, 2008

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70825572

Dec 15, 2008

Contingent

MLS PIN #70825572

Sep 24, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70825572

$177,500
Aug 22, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326688041

$1
May 15, 2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70529106

$259,900
Feb 21, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70529106

$289,900
Feb 21, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326687712

$1

-71.7% / yr

Feb 20, 2007

Canceled

MLS PIN #70514777

$298,000
Jan 23, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70514777

$308,000
Sep 9, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89961703

$150,000

+218.0% / yr

Dec 19, 1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89962267

$65,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73464096

$579,900
06/21/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72821974

$469,999
05/14/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72821974

05/14/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72821974

04/27/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72821974

$479,999
06/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574243445

$340,000

+11.5% / yr

06/29/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71991020

$340,000
04/25/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71991020

04/25/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71991020

04/20/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71991020

$339,000
12/31/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #260924881

$150,000

+24824879254665808.0% / yr

12/31/2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70825572

$150,000
12/15/2008

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70825572

12/15/2008

Contingent

MLS PIN #70825572

09/24/2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70825572

$177,500
08/22/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326688041

$1
05/15/2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70529106

$259,900
02/21/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70529106

$289,900
02/21/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326687712

$1

-71.7% / yr

02/20/2007

Canceled

MLS PIN #70514777

$298,000
01/23/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70514777

$308,000
09/09/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89961703

$150,000

+218.0% / yr

12/19/1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89962267

$65,000

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

Public Records for 38 Colonial Drive

Taxable ValueLand$251,100Additions$244,300Total$495,400
Tax Record2025$6,252 ($521 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,103 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,103 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt527 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,423 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1780ZoningBCountyNORFOLKAPNDEDH M:0079 L:0127

Schools near 38 Colonial 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
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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38 Colonial Drive is a single family home for sale in Dedham, MA 02026. This property was listed for sale on December 29, 2025 by Century 21 North East, it's currently listed at $579,900. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on June 21, 2021. This listing's school district is Dedham School District. Nearby schools include Avery Elementary School, Dedham Middle School and Dedham High School. 38 Colonial Drive is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,103 sqft single family home built in 1780.

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Listing Courtesy of Century 21 North East, Bob Raiche

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