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About this home
This sun-filled Cape, nestled on a quiet street in Dedham’s highly sought-after Oakdale neighborhood, offers an exciting opportunity not to be missed! Recently refinished hardwood floors and fresh interior paint create a bright, timeless feel throughout the home, while the spacious living areas offer an easy flow for both everyday living and entertaining. Recent updates also include a new roof & new water heater. Upon entry, the spacious & versatile entryway space with a wood burning stove greets you and opens into the heart of the home. Charming French doors connect the living and dining room, both open to the kitchen overlooking the backyard. The 3rd bedroom on the first floor creates a flexible space to be used as a bedroom, home office, playroom, or another living room. The half bath, laundry, and breezeway complete the first floor. Upstairs you'll find two spacious bedrooms & the recently updated full bath. Entertain with ease as the kitchen leads outside to the generous back deck overlooking the private, partially fenced backyardan ideal setting for morning coffee, summer gatherings, or simply enjoying the outdoors. A two-car garage and ample driveway parking add valuable convenience and storage. 824sqft in the unfinished basement offers valuable flexibility for storage, hobbies, or finish for additional living space. This stunning property combines the appeal of an established neighborhood with convenient access to Dedham's schools (all 3 less than a mile away) just steps to Oakdale Elementary with grades 1-5 imagine the joy of your kids walking or riding their bike to school with their friends, Legacy Place 5 mins away w/shopping, dining, movie theater, parks, the Endicott Estate, and the Endicott commuter rail is just a half mile away, & minutes to 95, 93 & Boston. An exciting opportunity to make this well-loved Cape your own and enjoy the fabulous lifestyle this Dedham home has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$447Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sarah Stone• Coldwell Banker Realty - Norwell - Hanover Regional Office
Oakdale, located between Dedham Square and the West Roxbury line, is a residential and commuter-friendly Dedham neighborhood with tree-lined side streets and a rail-adjacent rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Oakdale MBTA stop on Oakdale Avenue, where morning foot traffic meets a quiet, porch-lit streetscape. Housing leans toward early- to mid-20th-century Colonials and Capes, with tidy yards and mature maples framing the blocks. The Charles River corridor and nearby parkland shape the local geography with shaded paths and open fields. A short drive from the neighborhood, Dedham Square’s independent storefronts set the cultural tone, anchored by Dedham Community Theatre and the Dedham Historical Society & Museum. Legacy retail at Dedham Mall adds another layer of everyday convenience without changing Oakdale’s calm cadence.
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Market insights
18 Fales Rd · $689,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$689,900
Median sale price in this area is $852,952. (24% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
French doors
Hardwood floors
Seven total rooms
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer hookup
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Forced air
Natural gas heating
Wood stove
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Fenced/enclosed yard
Deck
Cleared, level lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Red exterior
Parking
Detached garage
Two garage spaces (two covered)
Four open parking spaces
Six total parking spaces
Off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Shingle roof
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers with 200+ amp service
Electric connections for range and oven
HOA & community
Community near public transportation, shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, laundromat, bike path, conservation area, highway access, house of worship, private and public schools, T-Station, and university
Electricity and solar
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Charming English Colonial in desirable Oakdale location.Features in this 7+ room home include formal living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen, 1st floor laundry, pantry,3 bedrooms,1.5 baths, hardwood floors, 2 car garage, great yard, located close to transportation and walking distance from the Oakdale School. No showings till Open House on Sunday 4/10 1:00 -3:00
Public Records
May 14, 1992
Sold
$144,500
$94/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,260 (+7.3%)
$303,800 + $261,600
$565,400
2022
$6,764 (+4.4%)
$277,900 + $228,800
$506,700
2021
$6,480 (+7.5%)
$277,900 + $196,100
$474,000
2020
$6,030 (+5.3%)
$245,800 + $193,700
$439,500
2019
$5,725
$215,100 + $189,500
$404,600
2018
$5,721 (+8.0%)
$198,100 + $195,100
$393,200
2017
$5,297 (−0.2%)
$172,200 + $186,700
$358,900
2016
$5,305 (+11.8%)
$179,700 + $162,800
$342,500
2014
$4,747 (+0.4%)
$149,900 + $145,300
$295,200
2013
$4,726 (−4.6%)
$138,800 + $160,500
$299,300
2012
$4,955 (+3.3%)
$158,600 + $162,500
$321,100
2011
$4,795 (+5.9%)
$166,500 + $167,200
$333,700
2010
$4,528 (+3.9%)
$166,500 + $167,200
$333,700
2009
$4,360
$165,400 + $180,100
$345,500
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,544
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,544
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
71987
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dedham, MA • 02026
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Dedham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 18 Fales Rd
$706,237
$16K over list price of $690K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $684K to $806K.