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.
Sold for $740,000
$740,000
285 Colburn St, Dedham, MA 02026
3beds
1,399sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
5,730 Square Feet Lot
$741,600 Zestimate®
$529/sqft
$4,312 Estimated rent
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Hardwood floorsAdjacent family roomFull modern bathCrown moldingsLarge windowsTall ceilingsFront facing office
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Listed by:
Mary Ellen McDonough 781-223-5813,
Donahue Real Estate Co. 781-251-0080
Bought with:
Fayth Cregg
Leading Edge Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73497566
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor
Features
- Home Office
- Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,399
- Total interior livable area: 1,399 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,399
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Other Water View (See Remarks)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Other (See Remarks),Water
Lot
- Size: 5,730 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:0096 L:0039,69024
- Zoning: B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
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-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dedham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $529/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $545,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,883
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Sold | $740,000+5.7%$529/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Contingent | $699,900$500/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900+48.6%$500/sqft |
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| 12/6/2019 | Sold | $471,000-1.7%$337/sqft |
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| 10/16/2019 | Pending sale | $479,000$342/sqft |
Source: Donahue Real Estate Co. #72562897 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2019 | Price change | $479,000-2%$342/sqft |
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| 9/30/2019 | Pending sale | $489,000$350/sqft |
Source: Donahue Real Estate Co. #72562897 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $489,000+43.8%$350/sqft |
Source: Donahue Real Estate Co. #72562897 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2016 | Sold | $340,000-2.9%$243/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2016 | Pending sale | $350,000$250/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston South West #72041152 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $350,000-1.4%$250/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Boston SW #72041152 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2007 | Sold | $355,000$254/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,883 +5.1% | $545,400 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $6,550 +4% | $524,000 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $6,297 +4.7% | $490,400 +8.9% |
| 2022 | $6,013 +7.2% | $450,400 +9.7% |
| 2021 | $5,610 +1.9% | $410,400 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $5,503 +9.3% | $401,100 +12.7% |
| 2019 | $5,037 +0.8% | $356,000 +3.6% |
| 2018 | $4,998 +4.1% | $343,500 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $4,801 +9.5% | $325,300 +14.9% |
| 2016 | $4,384 -0.3% | $283,000 +2.1% |
| 2015 | $4,398 +2.9% | $277,100 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $4,272 -0.9% | $265,700 -2.7% |
| 2013 | $4,311 +3.8% | $273,000 +1.4% |
| 2012 | $4,155 +6.3% | $269,300 -1% |
| 2011 | $3,910 +1.3% | $272,100 -4.3% |
| 2010 | $3,858 +0.7% | $284,300 -6.4% |
| 2009 | $3,833 +3.8% | $303,700 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $3,692 +1.2% | $306,400 -8.2% |
| 2007 | $3,650 +9.7% | $333,900 +11.9% |
| 2006 | $3,327 +17.5% | $298,400 +10.5% |
| 2005 | $2,831 +72.4% | $270,100 +68.3% |
| 2004 | $1,642 -27.1% | $160,500 |
| 2003 | $2,252 +4.9% | $160,500 |
| 2002 | $2,146 +19.2% | $160,500 +25.3% |
| 1999 | $1,800 | $128,100 |
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Neighborhood: East Dedham
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