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221 Walnut St, Braintree, MA 02184

Last sold Nov 2022 for $660,000

The property

TypeSingle-family
StyleRanch
Year built1949
Living area1,360 sq ft
Rooms5
Lot0.29 acres
Assessed value$542,200 (FY 2025)

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

Zoning, taxes & the land

ZoningResidence B (B). 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 $5,411 a year (assessed $542,200 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill.
ElevationAbout 67 ft above sea level, higher than 16% of Braintree homes.
Nearest expresswayAbout 1,790 ft from Route 3.

Market around Walnut St: speed 37/100 (sells a bit slower than most of Braintree); activity 4/100. 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 351 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.
  • Near Town Brook Flood Control. Protected or recreational land about 196 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 School0.1 mi3 min walk
  • Hollis School0.7 mi15 min walk
  • Donald Ross School1.5 mi
  • Archie T. Morrison School2.0 mi
  • Liberty School2.6 mi
  • Highlands on Peach Elementary2.7 mi
Middle schools
  • East Middle School1.4 mi
  • South Middle School2.6 mi
High school
  • Braintree High School1.2 mi25 min walk
Parks & playgrounds
  • Flaherty Elementary School Playground0.1 mi2 min walk
  • Hollis Field0.7 mi14 min walk
  • Daily Soccer Field0.9 mi19 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
  • South Shore Plaza0.4 mi8 min walk
  • Five Corners0.7 mi14 min walk
  • Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)0.9 mi18 min walk
  • Braintree Town Hall1.1 mi23 min walk
  • Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.2 mi24 min walk
  • Thayer Public Library1.2 mi24 min walk
  • Sunset Lake1.3 mi
  • Pond Meadow Park2.4 mi
  • Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.4 mi
  • Weymouth Landing2.7 mi

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

Sale history

DatePriceDays on marketSource
Nov 2022$660,000—Recorded sale (assessor), not on MLS

Recent sales nearby

Questions about 221 Walnut St

What flood zone is 221 Walnut 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 221 Walnut 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 221 Walnut St?

The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Mary E. Flaherty School (about 0.1 miles) and Hollis School (about 0.7 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 1.4 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.2 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.

How far is 221 Walnut St from the T?

The closest station is Quincy Adams T station (Red Line), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 18-minute walk.

What parks are near 221 Walnut St?

Flaherty Elementary School Playground (about 0.1 miles), Hollis Field (about 0.7 miles) and Daily Soccer Field (about 0.9 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.

What are the property taxes on 221 Walnut St?

About $5,411 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 221 Walnut 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 Walnut St?

Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Walnut St went under agreement in a median 9 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 58 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 37 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.

On Walnut St

61 homes. Median sale over the last two years: $655,000 (5 sales). Every home on Walnut St →

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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