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20 Peterson Rd, Braintree, MA 02184

Last sold Apr 1996 for $124,900

The property

TypeSingle-family
StyleOld style
Year built1940
Living area944 sq ft
Rooms5
Lot0.08 acres
Assessed value$485,900 (FY 2025)

Source: Braintree Assessor via MassGIS, fiscal year 2025. Not MLS data.

Zoning, taxes & the land

ZoningResidence A (A). Confirm with the town before you plan around it.
In-law / accessory unitA 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, FY2025About $4,849 a year (assessed $485,900 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill.
ElevationAbout 168 ft above sea level, higher than 89% of Braintree homes.

Market around Peterson Rd: speed 20/100 (sells a bit slower than most of 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.
  • Near Town of Braintree CR. Protected or recreational land about 256 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

Easy walk (≤15 min) Under 2 mi Fartherbar = 0 to 3 mi
Elementary schools
  • Mary E. Flaherty School0.7 mi14 min walk
  • Hollis School1.0 mi20 min walk
  • Donald Ross School2.1 mi
  • Archie T. Morrison School2.1 mi
  • Liberty School2.2 mi
  • Highlands on Peach Elementary2.2 mi
Middle schools
  • East Middle School1.8 mi
  • South Middle School2.1 mi
High school
  • Braintree High School0.5 mi10 min walk
Parks & playgrounds
  • Braintree High School Athletic Fields0.2 mi5 min walk
  • Flaherty Elementary School Playground0.6 mi12 min walk
  • French's Common0.8 mi16 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

Easy walk (≤15 min) Under 2 mi Fartherbar = 0 to 3 mi
  • Five Corners450 ft2 min walk
  • South Shore Plaza0.6 mi12 min walk
  • Sunset Lake0.7 mi14 min walk
  • Braintree Town Hall0.9 mi17 min walk
  • Thayer Public Library0.9 mi19 min walk
  • Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.0 mi20 min walk
  • Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.7 mi
  • Pond Meadow Park2.3 mi
  • Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.8 mi
  • Weymouth Landing3.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.

Sale history

DatePriceDays on marketSource
Apr 1996$124,900—Recorded sale (assessor), not on MLS

Recent sales nearby

Questions about 20 Peterson Rd

What flood zone is 20 Peterson Rd 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 20 Peterson Rd 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 20 Peterson Rd?

The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Mary E. Flaherty School (about 0.7 miles) and Hollis School (about 1.0 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 1.8 miles). Braintree High School is about 0.5 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.

How far is 20 Peterson Rd from the T?

The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 1.0 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 20-minute walk.

What parks are near 20 Peterson Rd?

Braintree High School Athletic Fields (about 0.2 miles), Flaherty Elementary School Playground (about 0.6 miles) and French's Common (about 0.8 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.

What are the property taxes on 20 Peterson Rd?

About $4,849 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 20 Peterson Rd zoned?

Residence A (A), 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 Peterson Rd?

Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Peterson Rd went under agreement in a median 14 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 23 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 20 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.

On Peterson Rd

3 homes. Every home on Peterson Rd →

Property facts: Braintree Assessor via MassGIS. Sale history combines MLS PIN closed sales and the assessor's recorded sales; expired and withdrawn listings are never shown. To request a correction or removal of this page, call or text 978-790-4381.

Justin Rollo, Broker Associate at Signal Real Estate
Justin Rollo — Broker Associate, Signal Real Estate · MA Lic. #9534264

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked homes across Braintree and the South Shore full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.

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