491 Washington St, Unit 2, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Nov 2019 for $569,000
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The property
Source: Braintree Assessor via MassGIS, fiscal year 2025. Not MLS data.
Zoning, taxes & the land
| Zoning | Residence C (C). Confirm with the town before you plan around it. |
| Property tax, FY2025 | About $6,642 a year (assessed $665,500 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 102 ft above sea level, higher than 42% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 1,520 ft from Route 3. |
| Nearest rail line | About 1,020 ft from the Red Line tracks. |
Market around Washington St: speed 37/100 (sells a bit slower than most of Braintree); activity 41/100. 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 Hollis Field. Protected or recreational land about 148 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
- Hollis School500 ft2 min walk
- Mary E. Flaherty School0.8 mi15 min walk
- Donald Ross School1.2 mi25 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.3 mi
- Liberty School2.1 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.3 mi
- East Middle School0.9 mi17 min walk
- South Middle School2.1 mi
- Braintree High School1.2 mi24 min walk
- Hollis Field150 ft2 min walk
- Daily Soccer Field0.3 mi7 min walk
- French's Common0.6 mi13 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
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)0.6 mi12 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall0.6 mi13 min walk
- Thayer Public Library0.7 mi15 min walk
- Five Corners0.8 mi17 min walk
- South Shore Plaza1.0 mi20 min walk
- Sunset Lake1.0 mi20 min walk
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.2 mi24 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park1.8 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.9 mi
- Weymouth Landing2.2 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | $569,000 | 65 | MLS PIN · listed by Paramount Properties |
Recent sales nearby
- 491 Washington St, Unit 1 — $780,000, Jun 2026 (next door)
- 8 May Ave — $692,500, Oct 2025 (on this block)
- 37 Monatiquot Ave — $1,039,000, Jan 2026 (on this block)
- 25 Hollis Ave — $825,000, Jun 2025 (0.1 mi)
- 49 Wynot Rd — $820,000, Mar 2025 (0.2 mi)
Questions about 491 Washington St, Unit 2
What flood zone is 491 Washington St, Unit 2 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 491 Washington St, Unit 2 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 491 Washington St, Unit 2?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Hollis School (about 500 feet) and Mary E. Flaherty School (about 0.8 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.9 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 491 Washington St, Unit 2 from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 0.6 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 12-minute walk.
What parks are near 491 Washington St, Unit 2?
Hollis Field (about 150 feet), Daily Soccer Field (about 0.3 miles) and French's Common (about 0.6 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 491 Washington St, Unit 2?
About $6,642 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 491 Washington St, Unit 2 zoned?
Residence C (C), per the state's parcel data. Confirm with the town before planning around it.
How fast do homes sell around Washington St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Washington St went under agreement in a median 9 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 232 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 37 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Washington St
282 homes, 2 for sale now. Median sale over the last two years: $665,000 (13 sales). Every home on Washington St →
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