26 Alden Rd, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold May 2016 for $725,000
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The property
Source: Braintree Assessor via MassGIS, fiscal year 2025. Not MLS data.
Zoning, taxes & the land
| Zoning | Residence B (B). Confirm with the town before you plan around it. |
| In-law / accessory unit | A single-family home in a district that allows single-family homes by right. Under the 2025 state ADU law, one accessory dwelling up to 900 sq ft (or half the house, if smaller) is generally allowed here without a special permit. Site rules like setbacks and parking still apply. |
| Property tax, FY2025 | About $8,860 a year (assessed $887,800 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 167 ft above sea level, higher than 89% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 2,260 ft from the Fall River/New Bedford commuter rail line. |
Market around Alden Rd: speed 66/100 (sells faster than most of Braintree); activity 16/100. See the numbers →
Zoning from MassGIS tax parcels; elevation from state LiDAR at the parcel's center point; distances are straight-line. Tax uses the town's residential rate for that fiscal year.
Flood zone & environment
- FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Not in a mapped flood zone, so a lender won't require flood insurance.
- Public sewer area. Inside the Braintree Water & Sewer service area, so no Title 5 septic inspection to sell.
Mapped at the parcel's center point from FEMA's flood maps, MassDEP, NHESP and MEMA (via MassGIS). Not a survey or a flood determination: confirm with FEMA's map service or a lender before you rely on it.
Schools & parks nearby
- Highlands on Peach Elementary0.7 mi14 min walk
- Liberty School1.1 mi21 min walk
- Hollis School2.7 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School2.8 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School3.1 mi
- Donald Ross School3.7 mi
- South Middle School0.8 mi17 min walk
- East Middle School3.1 mi
- Braintree High School1.9 mi
- Highlands Elementary School Playground0.2 mi3 min walk
- Liberty Elementary School Playground1.0 mi21 min walk
- Dyer Hill Playground1.2 mi24 min walk
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point; parks are measured to their nearest edge. Every Braintree public school is listed, nearest first; distance is not the assigned school: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools. School and park locations from MassGIS.
Distance to Braintree landmarks
- Sunset Lake1.8 mi
- Thayer Public Library2.0 mi
- Braintree Town Hall2.1 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.1 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)2.1 mi
- Five Corners2.5 mi
- South Shore Plaza3.0 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)3.8 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)3.9 mi
- Weymouth Landing4.0 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | $725,000 | 74 | MLS PIN · listed by Century 21 Professionals |
Recent sales nearby
- 53 Cranmore Rd — $1,325,000, Oct 2026 (0.1 mi)
- 23 Sheraton Ave — $676,000, Sep 2026 (0.2 mi)
- 66 Plymouth Ave — $655,000, Sep 2025 (0.2 mi)
- 3 Selwyn Rd — $1,000,000, Aug 2026 (0.2 mi)
- 30 Milton Rd — $1,450,000, Nov 2025 (0.2 mi)
Questions about 26 Alden Rd
What flood zone is 26 Alden Rd in?
FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Not in a mapped flood zone, so a lender won't require flood insurance. Mapped from FEMA's flood maps at the parcel's center point; confirm with FEMA or a lender before relying on it.
Is 26 Alden Rd on town sewer?
Public sewer area. Inside the Braintree Water & Sewer service area, so no Title 5 septic inspection to sell.
What schools are closest to 26 Alden Rd?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 0.7 miles) and Liberty School (about 1.1 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 0.8 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.9 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 26 Alden Rd from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
What parks are near 26 Alden Rd?
Highlands Elementary School Playground (about 0.2 miles), Liberty Elementary School Playground (about 1.0 miles) and Dyer Hill Playground (about 1.2 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 26 Alden Rd?
About $8,860 for fiscal 2025, from the assessed value at Braintree's residential rate of $9.98 per $1,000. Exemptions and abatements change the actual bill.
What is 26 Alden Rd zoned?
Residence B (B), per the state's parcel data. As a single-family home in a district that allows single-family by right, it generally qualifies for one accessory dwelling unit up to 900 sq ft under the 2025 state ADU law. Confirm with the town before planning around it.
How fast do homes sell around Alden Rd?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Alden Rd went under agreement in a median 8 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.4% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 39 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 66 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Alden Rd
4 homes. Every home on Alden Rd →
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