40 Liberty Park Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Jul 2020 for $690,000
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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 $7,412 a year (assessed $742,700 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 173 ft above sea level, higher than 91% of Braintree homes. |
Market around Liberty Park Ave: speed 42/100 (about typical for Braintree); activity 1/100. 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 354 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.
- Area of Critical Environmental Concern. In the Cranberry Brook Watershed ACEC, which brings extra environmental review.
- Near Town Forest. Protected or recreational land about 115 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 Elementary0.4 mi9 min walk
- Liberty School0.8 mi15 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School2.5 mi
- Hollis School2.7 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School3.2 mi
- Donald Ross School3.6 mi
- South Middle School0.6 mi12 min walk
- East Middle School3.0 mi
- Braintree High School2.1 mi
- Highlands Elementary School Playground0.2 mi4 min walk
- Liberty Elementary School Playground0.7 mi15 min walk
- Dyer Hill Playground1.2 mi25 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
- Pond Meadow Park1.8 mi
- Sunset Lake1.9 mi
- Thayer Public Library2.0 mi
- Braintree Town Hall2.1 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)2.1 mi
- Five Corners2.6 mi
- South Shore Plaza3.2 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)3.5 mi
- Weymouth Landing3.8 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)3.9 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | $690,000 | 16 | MLS PIN · listed by Lyv Realty |
Recent sales nearby
- 30 Liberty Park Ave — $879,000, Nov 2024 (next door)
- 1501 Liberty St — $794,000, Dec 2025 (on this block)
- 1547 Liberty St — $540,000, Nov 2024 (0.1 mi)
- 7 Drake St — $568,000, Nov 2025 (0.2 mi)
- 1552 Liberty St — $875,000, Dec 2024 (0.2 mi)
Questions about 40 Liberty Park Ave
What flood zone is 40 Liberty Park 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 40 Liberty Park 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 40 Liberty Park Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 0.4 miles) and Liberty School (about 0.8 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 0.6 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.1 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 40 Liberty Park Ave from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
What parks are near 40 Liberty Park Ave?
Highlands Elementary School Playground (about 0.2 miles), Liberty Elementary School Playground (about 0.7 miles) and Dyer Hill Playground (about 1.2 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 40 Liberty Park Ave?
About $7,412 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 40 Liberty Park 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 Liberty Park Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Liberty Park Ave went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 98.8% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 21 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 42 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Liberty Park Ave
10 homes. Every home on Liberty Park Ave →
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