21 Elm Ter, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Mar 2024 for $575,000
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The property
Source: Braintree Assessor via MassGIS, fiscal year 2025. Not MLS data.
Zoning, taxes & the land
| Zoning | Residence C (C). 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 $5,312 a year (assessed $532,300 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 64 ft above sea level, higher than 15% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 570 ft from Route 3. |
| Nearest rail line | About 180 ft from the Greenbush commuter rail line. |
Market around Elm Ter: speed 73/100 (sells faster than most of Braintree); activity 68/100. 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). Outside the mapped flood zones, but the 1% flood zone is about 134 ft away.
- Mapped open water about 140 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
- Hollis School0.5 mi9 min walk
- Donald Ross School0.8 mi16 min walk
- Mary E. Flaherty School0.9 mi18 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.3 mi
- Liberty School2.4 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.6 mi
- East Middle School0.6 mi12 min walk
- South Middle School2.5 mi
- Braintree High School1.6 mi
- Hollis Field0.4 mi8 min walk
- Adams Playground0.7 mi13 min walk
- Daily Soccer Field0.7 mi14 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
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)0.9 mi17 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.0 mi20 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall1.1 mi21 min walk
- Thayer Public Library1.2 mi23 min walk
- South Shore Plaza1.2 mi24 min walk
- Five Corners1.2 mi24 min walk
- Sunset Lake1.5 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.7 mi
- Weymouth Landing1.9 mi
- Pond Meadow Park1.9 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 2024 | $575,000 | 14 | MLS PIN · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Easton |
| Aug 2022 | $485,000 | 48 | MLS PIN · listed by Signal Real Estate |
Recent sales nearby
- 10 Elm Ter — $852,500, Dec 2024 (next door)
- 8 Vinton Ave — $760,000, Dec 2025 (on this block)
- 205 Elm St, Unit 5 — $802,000, Jun 2025 (on this block)
- 205 Elm St, Unit 9 — $700,000, Sep 2026 (on this block)
- 150 Elm St, Unit 1 — $290,000, Sep 2025 (0.1 mi)
Questions about 21 Elm Ter
What flood zone is 21 Elm Ter in?
FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Outside the mapped flood zones, but the 1% flood zone is about 134 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 21 Elm Ter 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 Elm Ter?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Hollis School (about 0.5 miles) and Donald Ross School (about 0.8 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.6 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.6 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 Elm Ter from the T?
The closest station is Quincy Adams T station (Red Line), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 17-minute walk.
What parks are near 21 Elm Ter?
Hollis Field (about 0.4 miles), Adams Playground (about 0.7 miles) and Daily Soccer Field (about 0.7 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 21 Elm Ter?
About $5,312 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 Elm Ter zoned?
Residence C (C), 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 Elm Ter?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Elm Ter went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 67 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 73 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Elm Ter
5 homes. Every home on Elm Ter →
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