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About this property
Set on an expansive 25,000+ sq ft lot, this Birch St. home offers rare space, privacy, and opportunity in a sought-after neighborhood. The oversized, wooded backyard creates a peaceful setting ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying nature. Inside, the home features beautiful hardwood floors and a classic fireplace, adding warmth and character throughout the main living space. Recent major updates, including a new roof (2025) and efficient heating system provide peace of mind and significantly reduce the need for costly improvements. The layout offers flexibility for today’s lifestyle, with space for a home office, gym, or additional living area. An attached garage adds everyday convenience, while the basement presents excellent potential for expansion, storage, or workshop use. Ideally located just minutes from shopping, dining, major highways, easy access to the Red Line, and a short drive to South Weymouth. This house is ready for your personal touch, come have a look!
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,470 sqft |
| Lot size | 25,613 sqft |
| Year built | 1963 |
| Price / sqft | $408 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73494595 |
Location
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 361 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.
Where this home sits in Braintree's market
Around Birch St
Scored against every street in Braintree.
Condos vs single-family
Scores run 1–100; 50 is typical. Prices are placed among Braintree MLS PIN closed sales of the same year, so an older sale is judged against the prices of its own time. A past or asking price only: we don't estimate what any home is worth. Scores describe how the market behaves, not the home or its neighbors.
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 $7,337 a year (assessed $735,200 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 159 ft above sea level, higher than 82% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 950 ft from the Kingston commuter rail line. |
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.
Schools & parks nearby
- Liberty School0.6 mi12 min walk
- Highlands on Peach Elementary0.9 mi18 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.7 mi
- Hollis School2.3 mi
- Donald Ross School3.0 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School3.1 mi
- South Middle School0.9 mi17 min walk
- East Middle School2.4 mi
- Braintree High School2.4 mi
- Liberty Elementary School Playground0.6 mi11 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park0.6 mi13 min walk
- Walter Gagnon Park0.8 mi16 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 Park0.8 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 Corners2.7 mi
- Weymouth Landing2.8 mi
- South Shore Plaza3.2 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)3.5 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listing courtesy of Compass — Hillary Birch. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 154 Birch St., Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1,470 sqft, built in 1963.
What is the price per square foot?
At $649,900 for 1,470 sqft, that's about $408 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
154 Birch St., Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 154 Birch 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 154 Birch 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 154 Birch St.?
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 0.9 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.4 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 154 Birch St. 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 154 Birch St.?
Liberty Elementary School Playground (about 0.6 miles), Pond Meadow Park (about 0.6 miles) and Walter Gagnon Park (about 0.8 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 154 Birch St.?
About $7,337 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 154 Birch St. 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 Birch St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Birch St went under agreement in a median 11 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 97.5% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 29 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 10 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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