17 Plymouth Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Feb 2020 for $562,000
1 / 1Listing photo from 01/03/2020
The property
Source: Braintree Assessor via MassGIS, fiscal year 2025. Not MLS data.
Zoning, taxes & the land
| Property tax, FY2025 | About $5,997 a year (assessed $600,900 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 161 ft above sea level, higher than 83% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 840 ft from the Fall River/New Bedford commuter rail line. |
Market around Plymouth Ave: speed 46/100 (about typical for Braintree); activity 8/100. 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
- Highlands on Peach Elementary0.9 mi17 min walk
- Liberty School1.2 mi24 min walk
- Hollis School2.6 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School2.8 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.9 mi
- Donald Ross School3.7 mi
- South Middle School1.0 mi19 min walk
- East Middle School3.1 mi
- Braintree High School1.8 mi
- Highlands Elementary School Playground0.4 mi8 min walk
- Hollingsworth Playground1.1 mi21 min walk
- Dyer Hill Playground1.1 mi22 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
- Sunset Lake1.7 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.9 mi
- Braintree Town Hall2.0 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)2.1 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.2 mi
- Five Corners2.3 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.9 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)3.8 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)3.8 mi
- Weymouth Landing4.1 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 2020 | $562,000 | 1 | MLS PIN · listed by Access |
| Jul 2019 | $375,000 | 16 | MLS PIN · listed by Success! Real Estate |
Recent sales nearby
- 1792 Washington St — $759,000, Aug 2025 (next door)
- 1808 Washington St — $665,000, Feb 2025 (on this block)
- 1777 Washington St — $513,000, Feb 2025 (on this block)
- 7 Arbutus Ave — $730,000, Jun 2026 (on this block)
- 16 Winthrop Ave — $749,000, Nov 2025 (on this block)
Questions about 17 Plymouth Ave
What flood zone is 17 Plymouth 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 17 Plymouth 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 17 Plymouth Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 0.9 miles) and Liberty School (about 1.2 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 1.0 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 17 Plymouth Ave from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
What parks are near 17 Plymouth Ave?
Highlands Elementary School Playground (about 0.4 miles), Hollingsworth Playground (about 1.1 miles) and Dyer Hill Playground (about 1.1 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 17 Plymouth Ave?
About $5,997 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.
How fast do homes sell around Plymouth Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Plymouth Ave went under agreement in a median 10 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 36 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 46 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Plymouth Ave
23 homes. Every home on Plymouth Ave →
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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.
