38 Elmwood Park, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Oct 2015 for $416,000
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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 $6,493 a year (assessed $650,600 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 57 ft above sea level, higher than 12% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 1,530 ft from the Greenbush commuter rail line. |
Market around Elmwood Park: speed 20/100 (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.
- Hurricane storm surge: Category 4+. State (MEMA) models show this area could flood in a Category 4 or stronger hurricane. That's separate from the FEMA zone and doesn't by itself 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 School0.7 mi13 min walk
- Donald Ross School1.2 mi24 min walk
- Hollis School1.7 mi
- Liberty School2.4 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.5 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.7 mi
- East Middle School1.0 mi19 min walk
- South Middle School2.6 mi
- Braintree High School2.7 mi
- Weston Park500 ft2 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park0.2 mi3 min walk
- Davis Park0.3 mi5 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)0.4 mi7 min walk
- Weymouth Landing0.6 mi13 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park1.4 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.7 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.9 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.9 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.2 mi
- Sunset Lake2.4 mi
- Five Corners2.6 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.7 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 2015 | $416,000 | 115 | MLS PIN · listed by Bradford Realty |
Recent sales nearby
- 25 Elliot St — $950,000, Dec 2024 (next door)
- 41 Williams St — $660,000, Sep 2025 (on this block)
- 69 Brookside Rd — $725,000, Jun 2025 (0.1 mi)
- 36 Brookside Rd — $740,000, Dec 2025 (0.1 mi)
- 49 Brookside Rd — $725,000, Jun 2026 (0.1 mi)
Questions about 38 Elmwood Park
What flood zone is 38 Elmwood Park 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 38 Elmwood Park 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 38 Elmwood Park?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Archie T. Morrison School (about 0.7 miles) and Donald Ross School (about 1.2 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 1.0 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.7 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 38 Elmwood Park from the T?
The closest station is Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail), about 0.4 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 7-minute walk.
What parks are near 38 Elmwood Park?
Weston Park (about 500 feet), Pond Meadow Park (about 0.2 miles) and Davis Park (about 0.3 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 38 Elmwood Park?
About $6,493 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 38 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Elmwood Park went under agreement in a median 14 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 34 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 20 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Elmwood Park
13 homes. Every home on Elmwood Park →
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