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Cost to Sell a House in Dedham, MA — June 2026

What it really costs to sell a home in Dedham, Massachusetts — agent fees, taxes, and your estimated net proceeds.

Updated June 2026 · Live MLS data
Median Sale Price
$839K
Est. Total Cost to Sell
$47.3K
% of Sale Price
5.6%
Agent Commission (~5%)
$42K
MA Transfer Tax
$3.8K
Est. Net Proceeds
$792K

What It Costs to Sell a Home in Dedham

Selling a home in Dedham, Massachusetts costs roughly $47.3K on a median-priced sale of $839K — about 5.6% of the sale price, before any mortgage payoff.

The largest cost is the real estate commission (typically around 5%, or $42K on a median sale — though commissions are negotiable). Massachusetts also charges a transfer tax (deed excise) of $4.56 per $1,000, about $3.8K on a median Dedham home, plus roughly $1.5K in attorney, recording, and miscellaneous closing fees.

After those costs, a median-priced Dedham seller nets about $792K before paying off any remaining mortgage. For a precise figure based on your sale price and loan balance, use our seller's net-proceeds calculator.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to sell a house in Dedham, MA?

On a median-priced Dedham home ($839K), total selling costs are about $47.3K — roughly 5.6% of the sale price — including agent commission, the MA transfer tax, and closing fees.

What is the Massachusetts transfer tax when selling a home?

Massachusetts charges a deed excise (transfer tax) of $4.56 per $1,000 of sale price — about $3.8K on a median Dedham home.

How much will I net selling my Dedham home?

A median-priced Dedham home nets about $792K after selling costs, before mortgage payoff. Your actual net depends on your sale price, commission, and remaining loan balance.

Market figures are derived from live MLS data and are provided for informational purposes only. They are not an appraisal or a guarantee of value. Last updated June 2026.