178 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
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FOR SALE
0.25 ACRES

$749,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,638 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

178 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026

Oakdale
Est. Mortgage $4,804/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 85% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1962
0.25 acre lot
$457/sqft
2 Parking Spaces

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

What's unique:Natural surroundingsFlexible living space
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!
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Marisa Podolski, (617) 281-1786
Donahue Real Estate Co., (781) 251-0080
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73593681
Also Listed on MLS PIN.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 85% nearby.

Home Details for 178 Central Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1638 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Range, Disposal, RefrigeratorDisposalLaundry: In Basement,Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Fuses
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Deck - WoodExterior: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, StorageFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 2No GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1638

Days on Market

Days on Market: 10

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:0138 B:0064 L:0000, 71466

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $749,000Price Per Sqft: $457

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Dedham
School Information
Elementary School: Oakdale ElementaryJr High / Middle School: DmsHigh School: Dhs

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 73593681

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1638 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10710 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73593681Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1638

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPoolTennis Court(s)ParkMedical FacilityLaundromatConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-Station

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 21, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73593681
Listed For Sale
$749,000

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Oakdale
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What Locals Say about Oakdale

This October

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Built from what locals say about Oakdale.
  • 85% say there are sidewalks
  • 82% say there's holiday spirit
  • 49% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 42 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say kids play outside

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Alisonbarnett8
    "Legacy Place is next door as well as the commuter rail. The complex we live in has several events around the holidays. "
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  • Eileen M. B.
    "Best recreation department and friendly people. Very walkable with nice parks and open space. A commuters dream."
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  • Jon S.
    "Dedham is close to highways and public transportation. It has new elementary and middle schools but taxes are rather high. "
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  • Eileenmurraybrooks
    "I work in a home office so I don’t have a commute, that being said commuting downtown is very easy on the train. "
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  • Eileenmurraybrooks
    "The commute is much easier than other places because it is within the route 95 belt. You don’t have to go on a highway to get into Boston. "
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  • Eileen M. B.
    "I work 15 minutes from here now by car, but for years I commuted to the Prudential tower downtown and it was a very easy and pleasant commute on the commuter rail. "
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  • Eileen B.
    "Oakdale is a wonderful neighborhood located close the the center, library, Endicott Estate (summer concerts, etc.) commuter rail and more. Best decision to buy here. Great shopping and restaurants."
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  • Clarissa
    "Safe neighborhood, difficult to walk/bike around with traffic. Lots of community events and groups to become involved in. "
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  • Benosebey
    "I've lived here for 12years now, great neighborhood, some people are great others not so much. great schools around here, there are some great places to visit/shop and eat."
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  • Caren B.
    "I like the side streets where I walk my dog, but it is hard to cross the main roads."
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  • Caren B.
    "I walk around my neighborhood all of the time."
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  • Caren B.
    "There is an Oakdale Alliance and they offer events to get the neighborhood together that has events throughout the year."
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  • Caren B.
    "There is a great school and a lot of kids in the area."
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  • Gabby C.
    "They would like the dog friendly park. There are also a few trails in Dedham that you can walk on. The sidewalks are nicely done as well, so that makes it easier for people and pets to walk."
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  • Gabby C.
    "I don't have a car. It's pretty easy to get to places I need to by walking, though. Pretty much everything is within walking distance. Traffic is usually not too bad. Sometimes it can get annoying though."
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  • Gabby C.
    "There are so many things to do! We have so many stores and little shops."
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  • Gabby C.
    "It's pretty safe and family friendly. The schools and extra curricular activities are really good and well planned. The teachers work really hard and are great at what they do."
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  • Harlee O.
    "They would like everything because it is a perfect place to have a dog."
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  • Harlee O.
    "It is easy and fast to get anywhere you want to go in Dedham."
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  • Harlee O.
    "The people make it a fun and loving environment."
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  • Harlee O.
    "It is a very safe place for kids to roam freely."
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  • Roma
    "Great family friendly neighborhood with great access to shops, entertainment and public transport for commuting. Great Curb appeal Beautiful Period home"
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  • Johnrh1958
    "Really nice quiet neighborhood. well maintained. walk to commuter rail. Friendly."
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  • dsr
    "Handy to everything, walk to commuter rail, 20 min drive to Boston Common, 5 min to 128...walk to all schools...quiet, trees all over, beautiful churches and classic NE architecture (and variety!)...nice mix of old and young people, small shops nearby, quiet and safe...and unpretentious!"
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Market trends in Dedham

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$748K
Since last month
Decreased$13K (-1.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$6K (-0.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +61% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$748K
September 2026$761K
August 2026$767K
July 2026$781K
June 2026$793K
May 2026$801K
April 2026$789K
March 2026$775K
February 2026$755K
January 2026$745K
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2,047
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2,324
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0.33
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Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
184 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
0.02
$761,400
3
2
1,710
Off Market
164 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
0.02
$785,200
3
1
1,134
Off Market
14 Arrowhead Ln, Dedham, MA 02026
0.03
$744,600
3
1
1,304
Off Market
181 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
0.03
$720,800
3
2
1,685
Off Market
192 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
0.03
$689,000
3
2
1,052
Off Market
183 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
169 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
0.04
$759,500
4
3
2,064
Off Market
163 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
0.04
$712,600
3
2
1,632
Off Market
191 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
0.04
$896,100
4
3
2,650
Off Market
22 Arrowhead Ln, Dedham, MA 02026
0.05
$649,400
3
1
1,056
Off Market
154 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
0.05
$1,235,000
4
3
2,464
Off Market
10 Macs Pl, Dedham, MA 02026
0.05
$601,700
3
1
1,326
Off Market
19 Arrowhead Ln, Dedham, MA 02026
0.05
$868,300
3
2.5
2,016
Off Market
202 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
0.06
$631,600
3
1
1,052
Off Market
155 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
0.06
$690,500
3
1
1,202
Off Market
45 Icehouse Ln, Dedham, MA 02026
0.06
$699,400
3
2
1,148
Off Market
14 Macs Pl, Dedham, MA 02026
0.06
$1,124,200
4
2.5
2,790
Off Market
37 Icehouse Ln, Dedham, MA 02026
0.06
$802,200
3
2
1,056
Off Market
25 Arrowhead Ln, Dedham, MA 02026
0.06
$603,300
3
2
988
Off Market
120 W Jersey St, Dedham, MA 02026
0.07
$696,200
3
2
1,026
Off Market

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Marisa Podolski, Donahue Real Estate Co., (781) 251-0080
Agent Phone: (617) 281-1786
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Frequently asked questions about 178 Central Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 178 Central Ave?
    Based on a $749,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 178 Central Ave in Dedham, MA is approximately $4,770 (about $4,058 principal & interest, $637 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about the Oakdale neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Oakdale neighborhood in Dedham, MA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See homes for sale in Oakdale, Dedham.
  • What are the closest schools to 178 Central Ave?
    The closest schools to 178 Central Ave in Dedham, MA are Dedham High School (rated 7/10), Dedham Middle School (rated 7/10), Early Childhood Center (Pre-K/Elementary).
  • What is 178 Central Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 178 Central Ave in Dedham, MA is $747,700.
  • Does 178 Central Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 178 Central Ave in Dedham, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 178 Central Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 178 Central Ave in Dedham, MA has a pool.
178 Central Ave, Dedham, MA 02026 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,638 sqft single-family home built in 1962. 178 Central Ave is located in Oakdale, Dedham. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on Oct 21, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73593681.