126 Sycamore Rd, Braintree, MA 02184
Under agreement
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The property
Source: Braintree Assessor via MassGIS, fiscal year 2025. Not MLS data.
Zoning, taxes & the land
| Zoning | Residence A (A). 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 $12,978 a year (assessed $1,300,400 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 195 ft above sea level, higher than 96% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 1,080 ft from the Kingston commuter rail line. |
Market around Sycamore Rd: speed 10/100 (among the slower-selling areas in 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.
- Mapped wetland about 433 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
- Liberty School0.6 mi11 min walk
- Highlands on Peach Elementary0.9 mi17 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.7 mi
- Hollis School2.3 mi
- Donald Ross School3.0 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School3.0 mi
- South Middle School0.8 mi16 min walk
- East Middle School2.4 mi
- Braintree High School2.3 mi
- Liberty Elementary School Playground0.5 mi10 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park0.7 mi13 min walk
- Walter Gagnon Park0.9 mi17 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
- Pond Meadow Park0.9 mi17 min walk
- Thayer Public Library1.8 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.8 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.9 mi
- Sunset Lake2.0 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.6 mi
- Five Corners2.6 mi
- Weymouth Landing2.8 mi
- South Shore Plaza3.1 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)3.5 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
No recorded sale of this home in the MLS or assessor records we hold.
Recent sales nearby
- 154 Birch St — $1,150,000, Oct 2026 (on this block)
- 135 Birch St — $793,800, May 2026 (on this block)
- 441 Grove St — $760,000, Apr 2026 (0.1 mi)
- 57 Daniel Rd — $725,000, Oct 2025 (0.2 mi)
- 80 Sycamore Rd — $1,800,000, Jun 2025 (0.2 mi)
Questions about 126 Sycamore Rd
What flood zone is 126 Sycamore 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 126 Sycamore 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 126 Sycamore Rd?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Liberty School (about 0.6 miles) and Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 0.9 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 0.8 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.3 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 126 Sycamore Rd from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
What parks are near 126 Sycamore Rd?
Liberty Elementary School Playground (about 0.5 miles), Pond Meadow Park (about 0.7 miles) and Walter Gagnon Park (about 0.9 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 126 Sycamore Rd?
About $12,978 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 126 Sycamore 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 Sycamore Rd?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Sycamore Rd went under agreement in a median 11 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 98.4% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 32 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 10 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Sycamore Rd
23 homes. Every home on Sycamore Rd →
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