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Listing broker remarks

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 backyard—an 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!— Coldwell Banker Realty - Norwell - Hanover Regional Office

Key details

  • 1,544 sq ft
  • 7,405 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1941 built
  • $446 / sq ft
  • $7,951 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠0⁠8⁠6⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
18 Fales Road
Town
Dedham, MA
ZIP
02026
Deed (Bk/Pg)
22532 / 257

Map

Neighborhood: Oakdale Neighborhood

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.