285 Colburn St, Dedham, MA 02026
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SOLD
JUN 23, 2026

285 Colburn St
Dedham, MA 02026

East Dedham
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,399 sqft

$740,000

Last Sold: Jun 23, 2026
6% over list $700K
$529/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,438/mo*
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$740,000

Last Sold: Jun 23, 2026
6% over list $700K
$529/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,438/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,399 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 285 Colburn St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,399 sqft
Price/Sqft
$529/sqft
Parking
4 Open Spaces

About this House

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.
285 Colburn St, Dedham, MA 02026 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,399 sqft single-family home in East Dedham, built in 1900. It last sold for $740,000 on Jun 23, 2026 (6% above the $699,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $740,000, with a rent estimate of $4,515/month.

Home Details for 285 Colburn St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1399 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas RangeAppliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,First FloorRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated WindowsDoor: Insulated DoorsFlooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Flooring Stone Ceramic Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Water, Other Water View (See Remarks)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PatioExterior: PatioFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 4No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Paved Drive,Shared Driveway,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1399

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:0096 L:0039, 69024

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $699,900Price Per Sqft: $529/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Apr 26 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Dedham

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1399 Square Feet

Community

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

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5730 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 73497566Water ViewWater View: Other (See Remarks), WaterAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1399

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPoolTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-Station
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Mary Ellen McDonough, (781) 223-5813
Donahue Real Estate Co., (781) 251-0080
Bought with: Fayth Cregg, (617) 803-0923, Leading Edge Real Estate, (617) 497-4400
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73497566

Price History for 285 Colburn St

DatePriceEventSource
06/23/2026$740,000Sold
MLS PIN #73497566
04/14/2026$699,900ContingentMLS PIN #73497566
04/08/2026$699,900Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73497566
12/06/2019$471,000Sold
N/A
10/16/2019$479,000PendingAgent Provided
10/03/2019$479,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/30/2019$489,000PendingAgent Provided
09/11/2019$489,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/20/2016$340,000Sold
N/A
09/23/2016$350,000PendingAgent Provided
07/21/2016$350,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/05/2007$355,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Dedham

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,883
Assessment$545,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 285 Colburn St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
16 Mount Hope St, Dedham, MA
0.18
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$595,000
10/30/25
3
2
1,707
21 Chauncey St, Dedham, MA
0.13
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$560,000
07/06/26
3
1
1,300
103 Brookdale Ave, Dedham, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$730,000
10/24/25
3
1.5
1,250
76 Maverick St, Dedham, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$320,000
06/22/26
3
1
1,392
54 Waldo St, Dedham, MA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$541,250
05/28/26
3
1
1,110
27 Edison Ave, Dedham, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$725,000
07/09/26
3
1.5
1,188
215 Curve St, Dedham, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$660,000
07/31/25
3
2
1,250
235 Curve St, Dedham, MA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$660,000
03/12/26
3
1.5
1,521

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Neighborhood Overview

East Dedham
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What Locals Say about East Dedham

At least 54 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say parking is easy

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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  • Santy A.
    "It's quiet. People are good and never had any problem around the area. We've been living here for awhile and can't complain."
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  • Mel T.
    "Wish there were dog parks in the area. Most homes have good sized yards."
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    "The neighbors watch out for each other. A lot of residents were born and raised here."
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  • Mel T.
    "Quite a bit of traffic. You have to cut through a lot of traffic."
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  • ALEXIS H.
    "Dog are very welcome here and there is a local park for dogs to have fun and run around"
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  • ALEXIS H.
    "Lots of nearby stores, and you can walk to almost anywhere you would like to!"
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  • Dan R.
    "It's a great mix of young and old. There are older homes and buildings with new developments."
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  • Dan R.
    "Depending on time of day, the commute can be easy or very congested."
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  • ALEXIS H.
    "Pretty close commute by car and bus and everything is pretty close together, so it's not too long of a drive!"
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  • Dan R.
    "The elementary school is only six years old. Overall, the schools are very good."
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  • ALEXIS H.
    "It's very quiet and everything is very close, so you can walk around the place. And the houses are very big in some parts."
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  • Virginia H.
    "It's near the Dedham Square and close to shopping."
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  • Virginia H.
    "The commute is very easy. I live one mile from my job, so even though I drive mostly, I can walk or bike. I also get to go home for lunch everyday."
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    "Close to schools. Good playgrounds. Near shopping."
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    "Neighbors are great, very friendly, everyone takes care of everyone. Never lived in such a great community. Also, at it is a cul de sac, it is safe for our daughter to play outside."
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  • Sallykgts
    "Live here. It's very accessable to 128 as town has 3 onramps. great area for walking to library, town center. Kids walk to school and there is a public indoor pool for residents ($1. for kids during open swim). Great city, great location."
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