90 Newton Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Feb 2025 for $620,000
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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 $4,956 a year (assessed $496,600 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 88 ft above sea level, higher than 32% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 2,180 ft from the Greenbush commuter rail line. |
Market around Newton Ave: speed 73/100 (sells faster than most of Braintree); activity 79/100. 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
- Donald Ross School0.8 mi15 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.3 mi
- Hollis School1.8 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.4 mi
- Liberty School3.0 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary3.3 mi
- East Middle School1.0 mi20 min walk
- South Middle School3.2 mi
- Braintree High School3.0 mi
- Watson Park0.3 mi6 min walk
- Webb Park0.5 mi10 min walk
- Davis Park0.6 mi11 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)0.5 mi10 min walk
- Weymouth Landing0.6 mi11 min walk
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.8 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)2.1 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.1 mi
- Braintree Town Hall2.2 mi
- Thayer Public Library2.2 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.6 mi
- Five Corners2.6 mi
- Sunset Lake2.7 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | $620,000 | — | Recorded sale (assessor), not on MLS |
| Jan 2015 | $300,000 | 224 | MLS PIN · listed by ALANTE Real Estate |
Recent sales nearby
- 82 Cotton Ave — $780,000, May 2026 (on this block)
- 25 Bickford Rd — $540,000, Jul 2025 (on this block)
- 56 Newton Ave — $565,000, Nov 2024 (on this block)
- 59 Newton Ave — $670,000, Apr 2025 (on this block)
- 31 Cotton Ave — $720,000, May 2025 (0.1 mi)
Questions about 90 Newton Ave
What flood zone is 90 Newton 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 90 Newton 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 90 Newton Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Donald Ross School (about 0.8 miles) and Archie T. Morrison School (about 1.3 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 1.0 miles). Braintree High School is about 3.0 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 90 Newton Ave from the T?
The closest station is Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail), about 0.5 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 10-minute walk.
What parks are near 90 Newton Ave?
Watson Park (about 0.3 miles), Webb Park (about 0.5 miles) and Davis Park (about 0.6 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 90 Newton Ave?
About $4,956 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 90 Newton 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 Newton Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Newton Ave went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 98 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 73 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Newton Ave
40 homes. Every home on Newton Ave →
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