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Line chart titled “Norfolk County Average Sale Price Commercial and Residential, January 2025–June 2025 vs. January 2026–June 2026.” The chart compares average sale prices for two periods: 2025 (blue line) and 2026 (orange line). Values range from about $800,000 to $1.6 million. In 2025, average sale prices decline from approximately $1.24 million in January to $1.04 million in March, then rise sharply to about $1.38 million in April and May before falling to about $1.15 million in June. In 2026, prices start higher at approximately $1.5 million in January, drop to about $1.1 million in February, rise to about $1.26 million in March, then fluctuate downward to approximately $1.15 million in April, $1.2 million in May, and $980,000 in June. The 2026 average sale price is higher than 2025 from January through March, while 2025 exceeds 2026 from April through June.

Register O’Donnell Delivers 2026 Second Quarter Real Estate Activity Report

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reports that real estate recording activity for the second quarter of 2026 (April, May, and June) reflected continued strength in overall...
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Good Deeds: Quarterly Update, July 22, 2026

A chat with Bill O'Donnell, Register of Deeds, and Quincy Access Television host Mark Crosby to discuss second quarter 2026 statistics, recent court proceedings, a recent event and publication, and a sneak...
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Bar chart titled “Norfolk County Commercial and Residential Property Sales: March 2025 - June 2025 V.S. March 2026 - June 2026.” The chart compares monthly property sales for March through June. In March, sales decrease from about 570 in 2025 to 490 in 2026. In April, sales increase from about 620 to 690. In May, sales decline slightly from about 820 to 770. In June, sales rise from about 1,010 to 1,150, the highest total shown. The vertical axis measures property sales from 0 to 1,400. Blue bars represent 2025 sales and orange bars represent 2026 sales.

Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Accelerates in June 2026

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today released the real estate recording statistics for June 2026, which indicate increased real estate activity across Norfolk County compared to...
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Michael LePage portraying John Adams calls for a cheer in celebration of independence as Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell joins the cheering crowd, during an Open House at the Norfolk County Registry of deeds to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

Dedham, MA — The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds hosted an Open House on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to celebrate both the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States...
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Good Deeds, History Comes Alive – A Closer Look: Sylvanus Thayer Birthplace

A long format series produced by the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds and Quincy Access Television, highlighting historical landmarks in Massachusetts. Sylvanus Thayer Birthplace.
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Historic painting of a formal assembly hall filled with dozens of delegates gathered around long green-covered tables. A central group of standing figures presents a document to a seated presiding figure on the right, while many others sit closely packed on both sides observing. A large draped flag or banner hangs behind the central figures. At the bottom of the image is a circular seal reading “County of Norfolk in Massachusetts – 1793 – June 20 – Sigillum,” set against a red, white, and blue banner.

GOOD DEEDS: We Remember America’s 250th Anniversary

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it is an opportunity to reflect on the individuals and communities whose actions helped shape the nation at its beginning.
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Line chart comparing average sale prices for commercial and residential property from February to May in 2025 versus 2026. The 2025 line (blue) starts around $1.06 million in February, dips slightly in March, then rises sharply to about $1.38 million in April and continues slightly upward in May. The 2026 line (orange) begins higher at about $1.10 million in February, peaks near $1.26 million in March, drops to roughly $1.15 million in April, and increases modestly to around $1.20 million in May. The x-axis shows months February through May, and the y-axis shows average sale price ranging from $900,000 to $1,450,000.

Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Slows in May 2026

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today released the real estate recording statistics for May 2026, which indicate a slowdown in real estate activity across Norfolk County...
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Reminder: Registry of Deeds Hosting America’s 250th Anniversary Open House

Dedham, MA — The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds reminds the public that it will host a special Open House on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at...
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Norfolk Registry of Deeds Celebrates the United States of America’s 250th Anniversary

Dedham, MA — The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will host a special Open House on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Registry of Deeds, located...
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Hundreds of small American flags planted closely together in a grassy field, creating a dense pattern of red, white, and blue stripes and stars stretching into the distance.

GOOD DEEDS: A Holiday for Remembering

As the final Monday in May approaches, our nation pauses to observe Memorial Day a solemn occasion to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while...
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Click here to read an article about the closing of the Registry of Deeds Disaster Recovery Office in Dedham, published in December 2024 by The Quincy Sun. Click here to read an article about the lack of an occupancy permit to use the relocated Disaster Recovery Office published in October 2025 by The Dedham Times.

Click here to see: An IT Rebuttal that Aired on Quincy Access Television. Click this link to view: An Extended Registry IT Technology Rebuttal to County Commissioners-December 8, 2021

County Consultant Abrahams - Not an IT Security Expert

Click here to read an article published by the Franklin Observer, informing Norfolk County residents that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in favor of the Norfolk Registry of Deeds. Click here to read Judge Cahillane's Decision and Order in the Norfolk Superior Court.

Click here to read an article appearing in State House News entitled “Another County Lawsuit: Register Wins Again.” Click this link to see the Judgment of Judge Leighton of the Norfolk Superior Court.

Click here to watch a five-minute video of the Plymouth County and Norfolk County Registers of Deeds testifying on HB3971. Or click here for Written Testimony and Reasons to Support HB3971 (An Act directing a study on the feasibility of placing registries of deeds for county government that have not been abolished under the oversight of the secretary of the commonwealth).

 In observance of Independence Day the Registry of Deeds is closed today, Friday, July 3rd. Have a happy and safe Fourth of July celebration!

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in celebration of Independence Day.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is closed, Today, Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is closed, today, Monday, April 20, 2026, in observance of Patriots' Day.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will be closed Monday, April 20, 2026, in observance of Patriots' Day.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is closed today, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.