296 Commercial St, Unit 34, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Sep 2018 for $236,200
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The property
Source: Braintree Assessor via MassGIS, fiscal year 2025. Not MLS data.
Zoning, taxes & the land
| Property tax, FY2025 | About $2,843 a year (assessed $284,900 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 22 ft above sea level, higher than 1% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 390 ft from the Greenbush commuter rail line. |
Market around Commercial St: speed 80/100 (among the fastest-selling areas in Braintree); activity 55/100. 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 (moderate). Outside the 1% flood zone but inside the 0.2% (500-year) area. Flood insurance isn't required, but it's worth pricing. The 1% zone is about 5 ft away.
- Hurricane storm surge: Category 2+. State (MEMA) models show this area could flood in a Category 2 or stronger hurricane. That's separate from the FEMA zone and doesn't by itself require flood insurance.
- Mapped open water about 108 ft away. Outside the 100-ft wetland buffer zone.
- 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
- Donald Ross School0.6 mi12 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School0.7 mi15 min walk
- Hollis School1.2 mi23 min walk
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.9 mi
- Liberty School2.4 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.7 mi
- East Middle School0.4 mi8 min walk
- South Middle School2.6 mi
- Braintree High School2.3 mi
- Davis Park0.3 mi5 min walk
- Adams Playground0.3 mi6 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)0.7 mi14 min walk
- Weymouth Landing1.0 mi19 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.4 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.6 mi
- Pond Meadow Park1.6 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.6 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.6 mi
- Sunset Lake2.1 mi
- Five Corners2.1 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.2 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | $236,200 | 31 | MLS PIN · listed by Bradford Realty |
| Nov 2006 | $172,000 | — | Recorded sale (assessor), not on MLS |
Recent sales nearby
- 298 Commercial St, Unit 12 — $330,000, Apr 2025 (on this block)
- 302 Commercial St, Unit 12 — $330,000, Jul 2025 (on this block)
- 296 Commercial St, Unit 21 — $313,000, Nov 2024 (on this block)
- 302 Commercial St, Unit 21 — $335,000, Jun 2026 (on this block)
- 300 Commercial St, Unit 23 — $270,000, Jun 2026 (on this block)
Questions about 296 Commercial St, Unit 34
What flood zone is 296 Commercial St, Unit 34 in?
FEMA flood zone: X (moderate). Outside the 1% flood zone but inside the 0.2% (500-year) area. Flood insurance isn't required, but it's worth pricing. The 1% zone is about 5 ft away. Mapped from FEMA's flood maps at the parcel's center point; confirm with FEMA or a lender before relying on it.
Is 296 Commercial St, Unit 34 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 296 Commercial St, Unit 34?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Donald Ross School (about 0.6 miles) and Archie T. Morrison School (about 0.7 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.4 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.3 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 296 Commercial St, Unit 34 from the T?
The closest station is Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail), about 0.7 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 14-minute walk.
What parks are near 296 Commercial St, Unit 34?
Davis Park (about 0.3 miles), Adams Playground (about 0.3 miles) and Pond Meadow Park (about 0.5 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 296 Commercial St, Unit 34?
About $2,843 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.
How fast do homes sell around Commercial St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Commercial St went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.9% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 168 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 80 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Commercial St
260 homes, 3 for sale now. Median sale over the last two years: $335,000 (17 sales). Every home on Commercial St →
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