Dimensions11.916666666 x 13.166666666
FeaturesCloset, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window Seat
LevelSecond
81 Ware St, Dedham MA 02026
Dedham, MA 02026
$824,900
Est. $5,270/month
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About this home
First time offered for sale in over 60 years! Set at the end of a dead-end street near the West Roxbury line, 81 Ware Street is a truly distinctive home filled with character, warmth and flexible living space. The main level begins with a flagstone foyer that leads to a brick-floor kitchen that opens to the dining room with mini-split and slider to a large tiered deck, completely updated within the past year with maintenance-free materials. A front-to-back living room features exposed wood beams and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling brick gas fireplace. From the kitchen, step down into the impressive great room where vaulted ceilings, built-in bookshelves, skylights and a wall of windows create an abundance of natural light. Wide-pine and brick flooring add to the room's character, while a floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace provides a striking focal point. Just beyond, the sunken family room offers another gas fireplace and leads to a convenient first-floor guest en suite with a full bath renovated less than two years ago and an incorporated laundry area. Wainscoting lines the staircase and continues through the second-floor hallway, where you'll find two additional bedrooms. One is especially unique with wide-pine floors, dual closets, a wood stove, mini-split and slider to its own second-level balcony/deck, also recently rebuilt with maintenance-free materials. A finished walk-up third floor provides even more versatile space for a home office, studio, recreation room or other needs. The recently updated decks provide multiple spaces for outdoor living and entertaining, complemented by a storage shed and an in-ground pool that has not been opened in more than 10 years and offers an opportunity for a future owner to restore or reimagine the space. Forced hot air gas heating system was updated in 2022. All of this in an exceptionally convenient location on the West Roxbury side of Dedham, close to Dedham Square, Legacy Place, shopping, dining and area amenities, with easy access to major routes, Forest Hills Station and Boston. A rare opportunity to bring your own vision to a home that has been cherished by the same owner for more than six decades.
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Sep 7, 2026
$824,900
Original listing
Agent: The Lopes Group
Office: J. Barrett & Company
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $824,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,792 | $877,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$10,792
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$877,400
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1928
Living Area
2,310 sq ft
Lot Size
0.30 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Stone / Slate, Brick, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces
3
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Foyer, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Deck - Composite, Patio, Balcony, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool
In Ground
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Deck - Composite, Patio
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Financial
Annual Tax
$10,792
Assessed Value
$877,400
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Seller/sellers Agents Make No Warranties/representations, Property Is Being Sold As Is, Buyer/buyers Agent Responsible For Due Diligence. Appliances Left As Gifts. In-ground Pool Has Not Been Opened In 10+ Years; Condition Is Unknown. Listing Agent Is Related To Seller.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Maroon
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
Living area is approximate and based on floor plans. Floor plans measured by 3rd party.
Documents
None
County
Norfolk
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1928
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,310 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,310 sq ft above grade
Dimensions7.583333333 x 6.166666666
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelSecond
Dimensions24.083333333 x 11.75
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Closet - Double
LevelSecond
Dimensions13.583333333 x 8.5
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
LevelFirst
Dimensions14.583333333 x 16.333333333
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting, Sunken
LevelFirst
Dimensions14.583333333 x 6.666666666
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Washer Hookup
LevelFirst
Dimensions13.583333333 x 9.416666666
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider
LevelMain,First
Dimensions13.583333333 x 19.916666666
FeaturesSkylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Slider, Sunken, Lighting - Overhead
LevelFirst
Dimensions11.916666666 x 26.25
FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
LevelMain,First
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
PoolIn Ground
Patio & porchDeck - Composite, Patio
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Stone / Slate, Brick, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features:
Foyer, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1928
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Ductless
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Composite, Patio, Balcony, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Composite, Patio
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Cleared, Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
3
Fireplace Type:
Family Room, Living Room
Pool:
Private Pool
Pool Features:
In Ground
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
Nearby Schools
School District
Dedham School District local
B
School Safety
2024-25
1.3%
Average
1.1%
Suspensions
0.7%
In-School
0.2%
Emergency
4.2% below state avg
Elementary Schools
7 schools
Dedham Country Day School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
The Rashi School
2.5 mi
Grades K-08
B
Avery School
0.9 mi
|
#396 of 825
|
Score: 47.9
Improved 200 spots from last year
-10.3 below state avg
312 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 01-05
B+
Oakdale School
1.3 mi
|
#322 of 825
|
Score: 49.9
Improved 3 spots from last year
-8.3 below state avg
243 students
Moderate
Grades 01-05
B-
Riverdale School
1.8 mi
|
#442 of 825
|
Score: 46.3
Improved 103 spots from last year
-11.9 below state avg
194 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades 01-05
A
Greenlodge School
2.3 mi
|
#89 of 825
|
Score: 59.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
+1.7 above state avg
297 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 01-05
Early Childhood Center
2.4 mi
279 students
Diverse
Grades PK-K
Middle Schools
1 school
A-
Dedham Middle School
1.2 mi
|
#106 of 352
|
Score: 49.0
Improved 23 spots from last year
-9.2 below state avg
561 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Noble and Greenough School
1.8 mi
Grades 07-12
Ursuline Academy
1.9 mi
15 sports
• 1,084 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B-
Dedham High School
1.0 mi
|
#198 of 346
|
Score: 52.3
Dropped 5 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
675 students
Diverse
18 sports
• 1,516 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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81 Ware St, Dedham MA 02026
Dedham, MA 02026
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Lopes Group
Listing Office
J. Barrett & Company
Office Phone
978-922-3683
Agent MLS ID
TM326374
Office MLS ID
AC2087
Listing Data Updated
Sep 7, 2026 5:02 PM EDT
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