47 Howard St, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Jun 2025 for $650,000
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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 $5,294 a year (assessed $530,500 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 32 ft above sea level, higher than 3% of Braintree homes. |
Market around Howard St: speed 84/100 (among the fastest-selling areas in 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.
- Mapped wetland about 170 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
- Donald Ross School0.3 mi7 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.4 mi
- Hollis School1.5 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.0 mi
- Liberty School3.1 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary3.4 mi
- East Middle School0.9 mi17 min walk
- South Middle School3.3 mi
- Braintree High School2.8 mi
- Ross Elementary School Playground0.3 mi6 min walk
- Adams Playground0.5 mi9 min walk
- Faxon Park0.7 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
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.0 mi19 min walk
- Weymouth Landing1.1 mi21 min walk
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.3 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.9 mi
- Braintree Town Hall2.1 mi
- Thayer Public Library2.1 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.3 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.3 mi
- Five Corners2.4 mi
- Sunset Lake2.5 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $650,000 | 15 | MLS PIN · listed by Northern Light Realty, Inc. |
| Jan 2025 | $400,000 | 66 | MLS PIN · listed by RE/MAX Real Estate Center |
Recent sales nearby
- 14 Howard Ct — $660,000, Nov 2025 (on this block)
- 2 Howard St — $880,000, Sep 2025 (0.1 mi)
- 10 Skyline Dr, Unit 7 — $323,000, May 2026 (0.1 mi)
- 129 Hayward St — $650,000, Oct 2025 (0.1 mi)
- 17 Skyline Dr, Unit 3 — $401,000, Aug 2025 (0.1 mi)
Questions about 47 Howard St
What flood zone is 47 Howard St 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 47 Howard 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 47 Howard St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Donald Ross School (about 0.3 miles) and Archie T. Morrison School (about 1.4 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.9 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.8 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 47 Howard St from the T?
The closest station is Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail), about 1.0 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 19-minute walk.
What parks are near 47 Howard St?
Ross Elementary School Playground (about 0.3 miles), Adams Playground (about 0.5 miles) and Faxon Park (about 0.7 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 47 Howard St?
About $5,294 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 47 Howard 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 Howard St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Howard St went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 101.6% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 63 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 84 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Howard St
29 homes. Every home on Howard St →
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