311 Pearl St, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Apr 2019 for $495,000
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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 $6,838 a year (assessed $685,200 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 64 ft above sea level, higher than 15% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 1,060 ft from Route 3. |
| Nearest rail line | About 2,300 ft from the Kingston commuter rail line. |
Market around Pearl St: speed 37/100 (sells a bit slower 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: Zone AE. Mapped inside a Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual chance). A lender will usually require flood insurance.
- Mapped wetland about 133 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
- Archie T. Morrison School0.9 mi18 min walk
- Hollis School1.0 mi21 min walk
- Liberty School1.1 mi21 min walk
- Highlands on Peach Elementary1.3 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.8 mi
- Donald Ross School1.9 mi
- South Middle School1.2 mi23 min walk
- East Middle School1.2 mi25 min walk
- Braintree High School1.4 mi
- Mattulina Playground400 ft2 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park0.5 mi9 min walk
- French's Common0.6 mi13 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
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)0.6 mi11 min walk
- Thayer Public Library0.6 mi12 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall0.7 mi13 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park0.7 mi15 min walk
- Sunset Lake1.0 mi20 min walk
- Five Corners1.5 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.9 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.0 mi
- Weymouth Landing2.2 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.2 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | $495,000 | 102 | MLS PIN · listed by Conway - Canton |
Recent sales nearby
- 42 Stevens Ave — $760,000, Aug 2025 (on this block)
- 351 Pearl St — $551,680, Oct 2026 (on this block)
- 31 Crawford Rd — $635,000, Dec 2024 (0.1 mi)
- 31 Fountain St — $700,000, Jul 2026 (0.1 mi)
- 57 Columbus Ave — $559,900, Oct 2026 (0.1 mi)
Questions about 311 Pearl St
What flood zone is 311 Pearl St in?
FEMA flood zone: Zone AE. Mapped inside a Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual chance). A lender will usually 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 311 Pearl 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 311 Pearl St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Archie T. Morrison School (about 0.9 miles) and Hollis School (about 1.0 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 1.2 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.4 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 311 Pearl St from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 0.6 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 11-minute walk.
What parks are near 311 Pearl St?
Mattulina Playground (about 400 feet), Pond Meadow Park (about 0.5 miles) and French's Common (about 0.6 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 311 Pearl St?
About $6,838 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 311 Pearl 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 Pearl St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Pearl St went under agreement in a median 9 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 90 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 37 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Pearl St
65 homes. Every home on Pearl St →
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