21 Baker Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Mar 2022 for $650,000
1 / 30Listing photo from 02/21/2022
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 $6,519 a year (assessed $653,200 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 80 ft above sea level, higher than 26% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 2,020 ft from the Greenbush commuter rail line. |
Market around Baker Ave: speed 86/100 (among the fastest-selling areas in Braintree); activity 41/100. 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
- Archie T. Morrison School0.5 mi10 min walk
- Donald Ross School0.9 mi17 min walk
- Hollis School1.0 mi20 min walk
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.8 mi
- Liberty School2.1 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.4 mi
- East Middle School0.3 mi7 min walk
- South Middle School2.3 mi
- Braintree High School2.1 mi
- Morrison Elementary School Playground0.4 mi8 min walk
- Davis Park0.4 mi8 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park0.5 mi10 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
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)0.9 mi18 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.1 mi23 min walk
- Weymouth Landing1.2 mi24 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park1.3 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.3 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.3 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.7 mi
- Sunset Lake1.8 mi
- Five Corners1.9 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.0 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | $650,000 | 8 | MLS PIN · listed by Portside Real Estate LLC - Milton |
Recent sales nearby
- 573 Union St — $808,000, Sep 2025 (on this block)
- 583 Union St — $650,000, Feb 2026 (on this block)
- 14 Hillside Rd — $555,000, May 2026 (on this block)
- 45 Sun Valley Dr — $905,000, Aug 2026 (on this block)
- 27 Sun Valley Dr — $950,000, Jun 2026 (on this block)
Questions about 21 Baker Ave
What flood zone is 21 Baker Ave 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 21 Baker Ave 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 21 Baker Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Archie T. Morrison School (about 0.5 miles) and Donald Ross School (about 0.9 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.3 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.1 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 21 Baker Ave from the T?
The closest station is Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 18-minute walk.
What parks are near 21 Baker Ave?
Morrison Elementary School Playground (about 0.4 miles), Davis Park (about 0.4 miles) and Pond Meadow Park (about 0.5 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 21 Baker Ave?
About $6,519 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 21 Baker Ave 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 Baker Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Baker Ave went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 101.7% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 65 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 86 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Baker Ave
12 homes. Every home on Baker Ave →
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