71 Independence Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold May 2017 for $550,000
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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. |
| Property tax, FY2025 | About $7,491 a year (assessed $750,600 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 68 ft above sea level, higher than 17% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 570 ft from Route 3. |
| Nearest rail line | About 150 ft from the Red Line tracks. |
Market around Independence Ave: speed 2/100 (among the slower-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.
- Mapped wetland about 300 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 School0.8 mi16 min walk
- Hollis School0.9 mi18 min walk
- Donald Ross School1.0 mi19 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.8 mi
- Liberty School2.9 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary3.1 mi
- East Middle School1.1 mi21 min walk
- South Middle School3.0 mi
- Braintree High School1.9 mi
- Faxon Park0.6 mi13 min walk
- Flaherty Elementary School Playground0.7 mi14 min walk
- Hollis Field0.9 mi17 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
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)0.3 mi7 min walk
- South Shore Plaza1.1 mi21 min walk
- Five Corners1.3 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.5 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.5 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.6 mi
- Sunset Lake1.8 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.0 mi
- Weymouth Landing2.2 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.5 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | $550,000 | 35 | MLS PIN · listed by Five Star Realty & Relocation |
Recent sales nearby
- 9 Independence Ave, Unit 105 — $595,000, Dec 2025 (0.1 mi)
- 9 Independence Ave, Unit 205 — $550,000, Aug 2026 (0.1 mi)
- 9 Independence Ave, Unit 212 — $620,000, Oct 2025 (0.1 mi)
- 161 Cedar St — $1,350,000, Nov 2025 (0.2 mi)
- 199 Hawthorn Rd — $750,000, Jul 2026 (0.2 mi)
Questions about 71 Independence Ave
What flood zone is 71 Independence 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 71 Independence 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 71 Independence Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Mary E. Flaherty School (about 0.8 miles) and Hollis School (about 0.9 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 1.1 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.9 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 71 Independence Ave from the T?
The closest station is Quincy Adams T station (Red Line), about 0.3 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 7-minute walk.
What parks are near 71 Independence Ave?
Faxon Park (about 0.6 miles), Flaherty Elementary School Playground (about 0.7 miles) and Hollis Field (about 0.9 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 71 Independence Ave?
About $7,491 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 71 Independence Ave zoned?
Residence B (B), per the state's parcel data. Confirm with the town before planning around it.
How fast do homes sell around Independence Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Independence Ave went under agreement in a median 16 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 98.4% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 40 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 2 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Independence Ave
39 homes, 2 for sale now. Every home on Independence Ave →
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Property facts: Braintree Assessor via MassGIS. Sale history combines MLS PIN closed sales and the assessor's recorded sales; expired and withdrawn listings are never shown. To request a correction or removal of this page, call or text 978-790-4381.
