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24 Lake St, Braintree, MA 02184

Last sold Jun 2012 for $213,000

The property

TypeSingle-family
StyleRanch
Year built1948
Living area981 sq ft
Rooms6
Lot0.17 acres
Assessed value$509,200 (FY 2025)

Source: Braintree Assessor via MassGIS, fiscal year 2025. Not MLS data.

Zoning, taxes & the land

ZoningResidence B (B). Confirm with the town before you plan around it.
In-law / accessory unitA 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, FY2025About $5,082 a year (assessed $509,200 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill.
ElevationAbout 133 ft above sea level, higher than 69% of Braintree homes.

Market around Lake St: speed 42/100 (about typical for Braintree); activity 94/100. 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.
  • Near Hollingsworth Playground. Protected or recreational land about 164 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

Easy walk (≤15 min) Under 2 mi Fartherbar = 0 to 3 mi
Elementary schools
  • Highlands on Peach Elementary1.5 mi
  • Hollis School1.6 mi
  • Liberty School1.6 mi
  • Mary E. Flaherty School1.7 mi
  • Archie T. Morrison School2.4 mi
  • Donald Ross School2.8 mi
Middle schools
  • South Middle School1.5 mi
  • East Middle School2.3 mi
High school
  • Braintree High School0.5 mi10 min walk
Parks & playgrounds
  • Hollingsworth Playground150 ft2 min walk
  • Braintree High School Athletic Fields0.4 mi9 min walk
  • Dyer Hill 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

Easy walk (≤15 min) Under 2 mi Fartherbar = 0 to 3 mi
  • Sunset Lake0.6 mi12 min walk
  • Five Corners1.0 mi21 min walk
  • Thayer Public Library1.1 mi22 min walk
  • Braintree Town Hall1.1 mi22 min walk
  • Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.3 mi
  • South Shore Plaza1.6 mi
  • Pond Meadow Park2.2 mi
  • Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.6 mi
  • Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)3.3 mi
  • Weymouth Landing3.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.

Sale history

DatePriceDays on marketSource
Jun 2012$213,000—Recorded sale (assessor), not on MLS

Recent sales nearby

Questions about 24 Lake St

What flood zone is 24 Lake 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 24 Lake 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 24 Lake St?

The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 1.5 miles) and Hollis School (about 1.6 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 1.5 miles). Braintree High School is about 0.5 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.

How far is 24 Lake St from the T?

The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

What parks are near 24 Lake St?

Hollingsworth Playground (about 150 feet), Braintree High School Athletic Fields (about 0.4 miles) and Dyer Hill Playground (about 0.7 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.

What are the property taxes on 24 Lake St?

About $5,082 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 24 Lake 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 Lake St?

Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Lake St went under agreement in a median 11 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 50 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 42 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.

On Lake St

25 homes, 2 for sale now. Every home on Lake St →

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.

Justin Rollo, Broker Associate at Signal Real Estate
Justin Rollo — Broker Associate, Signal Real Estate · MA Lic. #9534264

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked homes across Braintree and the South Shore full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.

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