243 Common St, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Oct 2016 for $686,000
1 / 30Listing photo from 08/13/2016
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 $8,490 a year (assessed $850,700 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 72 ft above sea level, higher than 19% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 640 ft from Route 3. |
Market around Common St: speed 24/100 (sells a bit slower than most of 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 (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
- Mary E. Flaherty School0.3 mi5 min walk
- Hollis School0.9 mi18 min walk
- Donald Ross School1.5 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School2.1 mi
- Liberty School2.8 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary3.0 mi
- East Middle School1.4 mi
- South Middle School2.8 mi
- Braintree High School1.4 mi
- Flaherty Elementary School Playground0.1 mi3 min walk
- Hollis Field0.8 mi17 min walk
- Blue Hills Reservation0.9 mi17 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
- South Shore Plaza0.5 mi10 min walk
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)0.7 mi15 min walk
- Five Corners0.9 mi18 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall1.3 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.4 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.4 mi
- Sunset Lake1.5 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.5 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.6 mi
- Weymouth Landing2.7 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | $686,000 | 15 | MLS PIN · listed by Papa Realty Group |
| Apr 2015 | $275,000 | 103 | MLS PIN · listed by Central Real Estate |
Recent sales nearby
- 25 Nicholas Rd — $615,000, Jun 2025 (0.1 mi)
- 258 Walnut St — $505,000, Sep 2026 (0.1 mi)
- 241 Walnut St — $655,000, Jul 2026 (0.2 mi)
- 29 Joseph Rd — $691,800, Mar 2026 (0.2 mi)
- 4 Alfred Rd — $1,010,000, Sep 2025 (0.2 mi)
Questions about 243 Common St
What flood zone is 243 Common St 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 243 Common St 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 243 Common St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Mary E. Flaherty School (about 0.3 miles) and Hollis School (about 0.9 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 1.4 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.4 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 243 Common St from the T?
The closest station is Quincy Adams T station (Red Line), about 0.7 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 15-minute walk.
What parks are near 243 Common St?
Flaherty Elementary School Playground (about 0.1 miles), Hollis Field (about 0.8 miles) and Blue Hills Reservation (about 0.9 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 243 Common St?
About $8,490 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 243 Common St 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 Common St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Common St went under agreement in a median 9 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 99.5% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 61 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 24 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Common St
81 homes, 1 for sale now. Every home on Common St →
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