New
$725,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,638 sqft · 10,710 sqft lot
178 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
Single family · Built 1962 · $443/sqft ·
$4,447/mo est. payment
Flood factor 1/10
About this home
Welcome home to this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Cape nestled in a desirable neighborhood surrounded by beautiful conservation land. This house offers a wonderful opportunity to create your ideal home with bonus rooms (family room off of the kitchen and finished basement with luxury vinyl plank!), flexible living space, and a 1st floor bedroom and full bathroom. The 1st floor features hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room and bedroom. The eat-in kitchen with gas cooking opens to the family room, perfect for entertaining and gathering. The 2nd floor is light and bright with 2 freshly painted bedrooms with hardwood floors and a tiled full bathroom. With some updates in place and opportunities for further personalization, this home presents the chance to add your own style over time. Enjoy the natural surroundings while still having the convenience of nearby amenities such as Legacy Place, Rustcraft Field, Dedham Square. Close to all major routes and the commuter rail (Dedham Corporate and Endicott), schools, world class hospitals & universities. Don't miss this one!
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Level: First
- Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
- Bedroom 2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 8
- Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
- Family Room Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
- Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Sunken
- Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 1 Level: First
- Bathroom 2 Level: Second
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
- Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded
Interior Features
- Lighting - overhead
- Bonus room
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Appliances
- Range
- Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Features: Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Deck - wood
- Rain gutters
- Storage
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
- Deck: Yes
Schools
- 7
Dedham Middle School
middle · 6-8 · 0.4 mi
- 7
Dedham High School
high · 9-12 · 0.6 mi
- 6
Oakdale Elementary School
elementary · 1-5 · 0.8 mi
Dedham Country Day School
elementary · K-8 · 0.8 mi
Early Childhood Center
elementary · K · 1.3 mi
- 6
Avery
elementary · 1-5 · 0.7 mi
Price history
- Nov 4, 2026 · Price Changed$725,000
- Oct 21, 2026 · Listed$749,000
Tax history
- 2026$9,139 tax · $743,000 assessed
- 2025$8,622 tax · $683,200 assessed
- 2024$8,494 tax · $679,500 assessed
- 2023$8,094 tax · $630,400 assessed
- 2022$7,509 tax · $562,500 assessed
- 2021$7,145 tax · $522,700 assessed
- 2020$7,004 tax · $510,500 assessed
- 2019$6,631 tax · $468,600 assessed
Home value
$763,800
- Cotality$763,800
- Quantarium$753,729
- Collateral Analytics$788,000
Where it is
Listed by Marisa Podolski · Donahue Real Estate Co. · MLSPIN
