258 Shaw St, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Jan 2021 for $368,000
1 / 20Listing photo from 10/29/2020
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 $4,217 a year (assessed $422,500 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 83 ft above sea level, higher than 29% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 2,050 ft from the Greenbush commuter rail line. |
Market around Shaw St: speed 61/100 (sells faster 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.
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 School0.5 mi11 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.2 mi24 min walk
- Hollis School1.6 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.1 mi
- Liberty School2.9 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary3.2 mi
- East Middle School0.8 mi16 min walk
- South Middle School3.1 mi
- Braintree High School2.8 mi
- Watson Park0.5 mi9 min walk
- Ross Elementary School Playground0.5 mi10 min walk
- Adams Playground0.5 mi10 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)0.6 mi13 min walk
- Weymouth Landing0.8 mi15 min walk
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.6 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.9 mi
- Braintree Town Hall2.0 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.0 mi
- Thayer Public Library2.1 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.4 mi
- Five Corners2.4 mi
- Sunset Lake2.5 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | $368,000 | 34 | MLS PIN · listed by Redfin Corp. |
Recent sales nearby
- 7 Somerville Ave — $455,000, May 2025 (on this block)
- 312 Shaw St — $487,500, Mar 2026 (on this block)
- 67 Somerville Ave — $472,500, Jan 2026 (on this block)
- 25 Fairmount Ave — $635,000, Jul 2026 (on this block)
- 293 Shaw St — $500,000, Oct 2025 (on this block)
Questions about 258 Shaw St
What flood zone is 258 Shaw 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 258 Shaw 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 258 Shaw St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Donald Ross School (about 0.5 miles) and Archie T. Morrison School (about 1.2 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.8 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.8 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 258 Shaw St from the T?
The closest station is Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail), about 0.6 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 13-minute walk.
What parks are near 258 Shaw St?
Watson Park (about 0.5 miles), Ross Elementary School Playground (about 0.5 miles) and Adams Playground (about 0.5 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 258 Shaw St?
About $4,217 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 258 Shaw 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 Shaw St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Shaw St went under agreement in a median 8 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 109 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 61 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Shaw St
78 homes. Median sale over the last two years: $500,000 (5 sales). Every home on Shaw St →
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