251 Hancock St, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Feb 2019 for $565,000
1 / 30Listing photo from 10/19/2018
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 $6,842 a year (assessed $685,600 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 99 ft above sea level, higher than 40% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 210 ft from the Fall River/New Bedford commuter rail line. |
Market around Hancock St: speed 27/100 (sells a bit slower than most of 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: Zone AE. Mapped inside a Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual chance). A lender will usually require flood insurance.
- Mapped wetland about 49 ft away. Inside the 100-ft wetland buffer, so additions, decks or regrading may need Conservation Commission review.
- Public sewer area. Inside the Braintree Water & Sewer service area, so no Title 5 septic inspection to sell.
- Near Dyer Hill Playground. Protected or recreational land about 369 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 Elementary0.8 mi16 min walk
- Liberty School0.8 mi16 min walk
- Hollis School1.5 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School1.8 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.0 mi
- Donald Ross School2.6 mi
- South Middle School0.7 mi14 min walk
- East Middle School2.0 mi
- Braintree High School1.0 mi20 min walk
- Dyer Hill Playground350 ft2 min walk
- Mattulina Playground0.7 mi14 min walk
- Liberty Elementary School Playground0.7 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
- Sunset Lake0.7 mi14 min walk
- Thayer Public Library0.8 mi16 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall0.9 mi18 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)0.9 mi19 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park1.4 mi
- Five Corners1.4 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.0 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.7 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.8 mi
- Weymouth Landing3.0 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | $565,000 | 73 | MLS PIN · listed by Keller Williams Realty |
Recent sales nearby
- 1307 Washington St — $1,200,000, Nov 2025 (0.2 mi)
- 166 Jefferson St — $885,000, Sep 2026 (0.2 mi)
- 15 Highland Ave — $715,000, Nov 2025 (0.2 mi)
- 44 Shepard Rd — $790,000, Apr 2026 (0.2 mi)
- 131 Jefferson St — $925,000, Dec 2025 (0.2 mi)
Questions about 251 Hancock St
What flood zone is 251 Hancock St in?
FEMA flood zone: Zone AE. Mapped inside a Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual chance). A lender will usually 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 251 Hancock 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 251 Hancock St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 0.8 miles) and Liberty School (about 0.8 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 0.7 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.0 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 251 Hancock St from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 19-minute walk.
What parks are near 251 Hancock St?
Dyer Hill Playground (about 350 feet), Mattulina Playground (about 0.7 miles) and Liberty Elementary School Playground (about 0.7 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 251 Hancock St?
About $6,842 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 251 Hancock 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 Hancock St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Hancock St went under agreement in a median 11 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 85 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 27 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Hancock St
67 homes. Median sale over the last two years: $450,000 (7 sales). Every home on Hancock St →
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