221 Liberty St, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Oct 2021 for $500,000
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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 $6,309 a year (assessed $632,200 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 133 ft above sea level, higher than 69% of Braintree homes. |
Market around Liberty St: speed 46/100 (about typical for Braintree); activity 68/100. 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
- Archie T. Morrison School0.2 mi4 min walk
- Donald Ross School1.1 mi22 min walk
- Hollis School1.1 mi23 min walk
- Liberty School1.9 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.0 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.2 mi
- East Middle School0.6 mi12 min walk
- South Middle School2.1 mi
- Braintree High School2.1 mi
- Morrison Elementary School Playground0.1 mi3 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park0.3 mi6 min walk
- Davis Park0.4 mi9 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)0.9 mi18 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park1.0 mi21 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.2 mi23 min walk
- Weymouth Landing1.2 mi24 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall1.3 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.3 mi
- Sunset Lake1.8 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.9 mi
- Five Corners2.0 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.2 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | $500,000 | — | Recorded sale (assessor), not on MLS |
| Mar 2017 | $412,500 | 34 | MLS PIN · listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Milton - Adams St. |
Recent sales nearby
- 234 Liberty St — $743,000, Sep 2026 (on this block)
- 230 Lisle St — $1,015,000, Dec 2025 (on this block)
- 179 Liberty St — $739,000, Aug 2026 (on this block)
- 173 Liberty St — $860,000, Jul 2025 (on this block)
- 169 Liberty St — $750,000, Sep 2025 (0.1 mi)
Questions about 221 Liberty St
What flood zone is 221 Liberty 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 221 Liberty 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 221 Liberty St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Archie T. Morrison School (about 0.2 miles) and Donald Ross School (about 1.1 miles). The closest middle school is East 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 221 Liberty St from the T?
The closest station is Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 18-minute walk.
What parks are near 221 Liberty St?
Morrison Elementary School Playground (about 0.1 miles), Pond Meadow Park (about 0.3 miles) and Davis Park (about 0.4 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 221 Liberty St?
About $6,309 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 221 Liberty 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 Liberty St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Liberty St went under agreement in a median 8 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 214 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 46 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Liberty St
365 homes, 4 for sale now. Median sale over the last two years: $772,000 (20 sales). Every home on Liberty St →
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