117 Amherst Rd, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Jan 2026 for $970,000
1 / 20Listing photo from 09/30/2025
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 $7,417 a year (assessed $743,200 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 161 ft above sea level, higher than 83% of Braintree homes. |
Market around Amherst Rd: speed 46/100 (about typical for Braintree); activity 28/100. 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.
- Near South Jr. High School. Protected or recreational land about 24 ft away.
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
- Liberty School0.2 mi3 min walk
- Highlands on Peach Elementary0.3 mi6 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.8 mi
- Hollis School2.0 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.6 mi
- Donald Ross School2.9 mi
- South Middle School0.1 mi3 min walk
- East Middle School2.3 mi
- Braintree High School1.7 mi
- Liberty Elementary School Playground0.1 mi2 min walk
- Dyer Hill Playground0.7 mi15 min walk
- Highlands Elementary School Playground0.8 mi15 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
- Pond Meadow Park1.1 mi22 min walk
- Thayer Public Library1.3 mi
- Sunset Lake1.4 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.4 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.4 mi
- Five Corners2.1 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.6 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.8 mi
- Weymouth Landing3.1 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)3.2 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | $970,000 | 67 | MLS PIN · listed by Great Spaces ERA |
Recent sales nearby
- 256 Evergreen Ave — $610,000, Dec 2025 (on this block)
- 222 Evergreen Ave — $915,000, May 2025 (on this block)
- 23 Portland Rd — $820,000, Jul 2026 (on this block)
- 24 Portland Rd — $725,000, May 2026 (on this block)
- 215 Alida Rd — $1,000,000, Aug 2025 (0.1 mi)
Questions about 117 Amherst Rd
What flood zone is 117 Amherst 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 117 Amherst 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 117 Amherst Rd?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Liberty School (about 0.2 miles) and Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 0.3 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 0.1 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.7 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 117 Amherst Rd from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
What parks are near 117 Amherst Rd?
Liberty Elementary School Playground (about 0.1 miles), Dyer Hill Playground (about 0.7 miles) and Highlands Elementary School Playground (about 0.8 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 117 Amherst Rd?
About $7,417 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 117 Amherst 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 Amherst Rd?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Amherst Rd went under agreement in a median 8 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 37 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 46 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Amherst Rd
25 homes. Every home on Amherst Rd →
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