16 Emerald Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Nov 2016 for $456,500
1 / 30Listing photo from 09/13/2016
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 $6,647 a year (assessed $666,000 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 120 ft above sea level, higher than 61% of Braintree homes. |
Market around Emerald Ave: speed 56/100 (about typical for Braintree); activity 86/100. 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 138 ft away.
- Mapped wetland about 268 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
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.3 mi
- Hollis School1.4 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary1.8 mi
- Liberty School1.9 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School2.3 mi
- Donald Ross School2.6 mi
- South Middle School1.8 mi
- East Middle School2.1 mi
- Braintree High School0.2 mi3 min walk
- Braintree High School Athletic Fields0.2 mi4 min walk
- Hollingsworth Playground0.3 mi7 min walk
- French's Common0.8 mi16 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
- Sunset Lake0.5 mi10 min walk
- Five Corners0.7 mi13 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall1.0 mi20 min walk
- Thayer Public Library1.0 mi20 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.1 mi23 min walk
- South Shore Plaza1.2 mi24 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park2.2 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.3 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)3.2 mi
- Weymouth Landing3.4 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | $456,500 | 27 | MLS PIN · listed by Century 21 Professionals |
Recent sales nearby
- 5 Cameo Rd — $841,000, Jul 2026 (on this block)
- 801 Granite St — $1,068,000, Aug 2026 (on this block)
- 188 Town St — $725,000, Nov 2024 (0.1 mi)
- 28 Richardi Ln — $705,000, Oct 2026 (0.2 mi)
- 399 Pond St, Unit D1 — $555,000, Dec 2024 (0.2 mi)
Questions about 16 Emerald Ave
What flood zone is 16 Emerald Ave in?
FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Outside the mapped flood zones, but the 1% flood zone is about 138 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 16 Emerald 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 16 Emerald Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Mary E. Flaherty School (about 1.3 miles) and Hollis School (about 1.4 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 1.8 miles). Braintree High School is about 0.2 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 16 Emerald Ave from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 1.1 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 23-minute walk.
What parks are near 16 Emerald Ave?
Braintree High School Athletic Fields (about 0.2 miles), Hollingsworth Playground (about 0.3 miles) and French's Common (about 0.8 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 16 Emerald Ave?
About $6,647 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 16 Emerald 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 Emerald Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Emerald Ave went under agreement in a median 9 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.2% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 32 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 56 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Emerald Ave
10 homes. Every home on Emerald Ave →
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