156 Hollis Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Feb 2017 for $592,500
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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 $7,285 a year (assessed $730,000 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 152 ft above sea level, higher than 79% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 2,640 ft from the Red Line tracks. |
Market around Hollis Ave: speed 37/100 (sells a bit slower than most of Braintree); activity 28/100. 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.
- 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 School0.4 mi8 min walk
- Mary E. Flaherty School0.5 mi10 min walk
- Donald Ross School1.5 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School1.6 mi
- Liberty School2.2 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.3 mi
- East Middle School1.1 mi23 min walk
- South Middle School2.2 mi
- Braintree High School1.0 mi20 min walk
- Hollis Field0.3 mi7 min walk
- Flaherty Elementary School Playground0.5 mi10 min walk
- Daily Soccer Field0.5 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
- Five Corners0.6 mi11 min walk
- South Shore Plaza0.7 mi14 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall0.7 mi14 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)0.8 mi15 min walk
- Thayer Public Library0.8 mi16 min walk
- Sunset Lake0.9 mi18 min walk
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.2 mi24 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park2.0 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.2 mi
- Weymouth Landing2.5 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 2017 | $592,500 | 32 | MLS PIN · listed by Keller Williams Realty |
Recent sales nearby
- 17 Judson St — $670,000, Nov 2025 (on this block)
- 38 Judson St — $725,000, Apr 2025 (on this block)
- 131 Monatiquot Ave — $1,100,000, Oct 2025 (on this block)
- 121 West St — $750,000, Sep 2025 (0.1 mi)
- 47 Judson St — $810,000, Jul 2026 (0.1 mi)
Questions about 156 Hollis Ave
What flood zone is 156 Hollis Ave 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 156 Hollis 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 156 Hollis Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Hollis School (about 0.4 miles) and Mary E. Flaherty School (about 0.5 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 1.1 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 156 Hollis 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 15-minute walk.
What parks are near 156 Hollis Ave?
Hollis Field (about 0.3 miles), Flaherty Elementary School Playground (about 0.5 miles) and Daily Soccer Field (about 0.5 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 156 Hollis Ave?
About $7,285 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 156 Hollis 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 Hollis Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Hollis Ave went under agreement in a median 9 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 80 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 37 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Hollis Ave
50 homes. Every home on Hollis Ave →
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