71 Middle St, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Aug 2017 for $550,000
1 / 24Listing photo from 06/14/2017
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 $6,065 a year (assessed $607,700 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 85 ft above sea level, higher than 30% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 1,450 ft from Route 3. |
| Nearest rail line | About 110 ft from the Greenbush commuter rail line. |
Market around Middle St: speed 81/100 (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.
- Mapped open water about 449 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
- Hollis School0.6 mi11 min walk
- Donald Ross School0.7 mi13 min walk
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.1 mi22 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.2 mi24 min walk
- Liberty School2.4 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.6 mi
- East Middle School0.4 mi9 min walk
- South Middle School2.5 mi
- Braintree High School1.8 mi
- Adams Playground0.5 mi10 min walk
- Hollis Field0.5 mi10 min walk
- Ross Elementary School Playground0.6 mi12 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)1.0 mi19 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.0 mi21 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall1.1 mi23 min walk
- Thayer Public Library1.2 mi24 min walk
- South Shore Plaza1.4 mi
- Five Corners1.4 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.5 mi
- Sunset Lake1.6 mi
- Weymouth Landing1.7 mi
- Pond Meadow Park1.8 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | $550,000 | 5 | MLS PIN · listed by Keller Williams Realty |
Recent sales nearby
- 19 Spruce St — $900,000, May 2025 (on this block)
- 22 Wilson Ave — $1,030,000, Oct 2026 (on this block)
- 20 Vine St — $1,100,000, Mar 2026 (0.1 mi)
- 255 Elm St, Unit 201 — $295,000, Apr 2025 (0.2 mi)
- 205 River St — $670,000, Oct 2025 (0.2 mi)
Questions about 71 Middle St
What flood zone is 71 Middle 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 71 Middle 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 71 Middle St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Hollis School (about 0.6 miles) and Donald Ross School (about 0.7 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.4 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.8 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 71 Middle St from the T?
The closest station is Quincy Adams T station (Red Line), about 1.0 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 19-minute walk.
What parks are near 71 Middle St?
Adams Playground (about 0.5 miles), Hollis Field (about 0.5 miles) and Ross Elementary School Playground (about 0.6 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 71 Middle St?
About $6,065 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 Middle 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 Middle St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Middle St went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 101% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 134 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 81 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Middle St
193 homes, 1 for sale now. Median sale over the last two years: $798,250 (6 sales). Every home on Middle St →
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