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About this property
OFFER DEADLINE TUESDAY, 11/25 at 12PM. Welcome to 159 Hobart St, a charming and well-loved Cape offering the perfect chance to add your own personal touch. The warm, functional layout provides flexibility for updates or future expansion. Enjoy a one-car garage, two additional parking spaces, and a spacious, level backyard ideal for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing on crisp New England evenings. Set in a friendly, family-oriented neighborhood, this home is just steps from Abraham Lincoln Park--a local favorite for winter sledding--and only a half mile away from Ross Elementary. Commuters have quick access to I-93, MA-3, the MBTA, and nearby shops & restaurants. With character, convenience, and plenty of potential, this home is ready for its next chapter.
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,323 sqft |
| Lot size | 5,759 sqft |
| Year built | 1940 |
| Price / sqft | $434 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73456176 |
Location
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.
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 Hobart 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 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 $5,395 a year (assessed $540,600 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 94 ft above sea level, higher than 37% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 2,000 ft from the Greenbush 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
- Donald Ross School0.4 mi8 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.2 mi24 min walk
- Hollis School1.5 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.0 mi
- Liberty School2.9 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary3.2 mi
- East Middle School0.7 mi14 min walk
- South Middle School3.0 mi
- Braintree High School2.7 mi
- Ross Elementary School Playground0.4 mi7 min walk
- Adams Playground0.4 mi8 min walk
- Davis Park0.5 mi11 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
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)0.7 mi15 min walk
- Weymouth Landing0.9 mi18 min walk
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.5 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.8 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.9 mi
- Thayer Public Library2.0 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.0 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.3 mi
- Five Corners2.3 mi
- Sunset Lake2.4 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Milton — Jeffrey Hsu. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 159 Hobart St, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1,323 sqft, built in 1940.
What is the price per square foot?
At $549,000 for 1,323 sqft, that's about $434 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
159 Hobart St, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 159 Hobart 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 159 Hobart 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 159 Hobart St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Donald Ross School (about 0.4 miles) and Archie T. Morrison School (about 1.2 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.7 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.7 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 159 Hobart St from the T?
The closest station is Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail), about 0.7 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 15-minute walk.
What parks are near 159 Hobart St?
Ross Elementary School Playground (about 0.4 miles), Adams Playground (about 0.4 miles) and Davis Park (about 0.5 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 159 Hobart St?
About $5,395 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 159 Hobart 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 Hobart St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Hobart St went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.8% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 107 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 81 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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