23 Solar Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Sep 2018 for $490,000
1 / 1Listing photo from 06/01/2018
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 $6,764 a year (assessed $677,800 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 133 ft above sea level, higher than 69% of Braintree homes. |
Market around Solar Ave: speed 42/100 (about typical for Braintree); activity 96/100. 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 Hollingsworth Playground. Protected or recreational land about 272 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
- Highlands on Peach Elementary1.5 mi
- Hollis School1.6 mi
- Liberty School1.6 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.7 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School2.4 mi
- Donald Ross School2.8 mi
- South Middle School1.5 mi
- East Middle School2.3 mi
- Braintree High School0.5 mi9 min walk
- Hollingsworth Playground250 ft2 min walk
- Braintree High School Athletic Fields0.4 mi8 min walk
- Dyer Hill Playground0.7 mi14 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 Lake0.6 mi12 min walk
- Five Corners1.0 mi21 min walk
- Thayer Public Library1.1 mi21 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall1.1 mi22 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.2 mi25 min walk
- South Shore Plaza1.6 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.1 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.6 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)3.3 mi
- Weymouth Landing3.6 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | $490,000 | 18 | MLS PIN · listed by Lauria Real Estate |
Recent sales nearby
- 43 Lake St — $547,000, Mar 2025 (on this block)
- 56 Lake St — $1,100,000, Jul 2025 (on this block)
- 282 Pond St — $695,000, Oct 2024 (on this block)
- 9 Oregon Ave — $838,000, Aug 2026 (0.1 mi)
- 65 Lake St — $930,000, Jul 2026 (0.1 mi)
Questions about 23 Solar Ave
What flood zone is 23 Solar 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 23 Solar 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 23 Solar Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 1.5 miles) and Hollis School (about 1.6 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 1.5 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 23 Solar Ave from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 1.2 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 25-minute walk.
What parks are near 23 Solar Ave?
Hollingsworth Playground (about 250 feet), Braintree High School Athletic Fields (about 0.4 miles) and Dyer Hill Playground (about 0.7 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 23 Solar Ave?
About $6,764 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 23 Solar 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 Solar Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Solar Ave went under agreement in a median 11 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 50 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 42 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Solar Ave
15 homes. Every home on Solar Ave →
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