38 Fairview Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Jul 2019 for $625,000
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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 $7,476 a year (assessed $749,100 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 105 ft above sea level, higher than 46% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 2,120 ft from the Fall River/New Bedford commuter rail line. |
Market around Fairview Ave: speed 23/100 (sells a bit slower than most of Braintree); activity 16/100. 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 23 ft away.
- Mapped wetland about 107 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.
- Near Hollis Memorial Golf Course. Protected or recreational land about 55 ft away.
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
- Highlands on Peach Elementary1.3 mi25 min walk
- Liberty School1.3 mi
- Hollis School1.3 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.6 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School1.9 mi
- Donald Ross School2.5 mi
- South Middle School1.2 mi23 min walk
- East Middle School1.9 mi
- Braintree High School0.6 mi11 min walk
- Dyer Hill Playground0.3 mi6 min walk
- Braintree High School Athletic Fields0.4 mi8 min walk
- French's Common0.5 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
- Sunset Lake0.3 mi6 min walk
- Thayer Public Library0.6 mi13 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall0.7 mi14 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)0.8 mi17 min walk
- Five Corners1.0 mi20 min walk
- South Shore Plaza1.6 mi
- Pond Meadow Park1.7 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.4 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.8 mi
- Weymouth Landing3.1 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | $625,000 | 19 | MLS PIN · listed by Century 21 Marella Realty |
Recent sales nearby
- 29 St Michael Rd — $585,000, Mar 2026 (0.1 mi)
- 26 Sherman Rd — $590,000, Nov 2025 (0.2 mi)
- 4 Sunset Rd — $903,000, Oct 2024 (0.2 mi)
- 57 Graziano Dr — $1,239,988, Dec 2025 (0.2 mi)
- 7 Carter Rd — $738,000, Jan 2026 (0.2 mi)
Questions about 38 Fairview Ave
What flood zone is 38 Fairview Ave 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 23 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 38 Fairview 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 38 Fairview Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 1.3 miles) and Liberty School (about 1.3 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 1.2 miles). Braintree High School is about 0.6 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 38 Fairview Ave from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 17-minute walk.
What parks are near 38 Fairview Ave?
Dyer Hill Playground (about 0.3 miles), Braintree High School Athletic Fields (about 0.4 miles) and French's Common (about 0.5 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 38 Fairview Ave?
About $7,476 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 Fairview 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 Fairview Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Fairview Ave went under agreement in a median 12 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 36 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 23 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Fairview Ave
10 homes. Every home on Fairview Ave →
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