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SOLD · Nov 20, 2025
$1,350,000 ▼  Under asking
Asking $1,395,000 · $-45,000 (-3.2%)
161 Cedar St, Braintree MA 02184
4 bd · 3 ba · 4,173 sqft

About this property

Discover the timeless elegance nestled in the charming town of Braintree a single-family residence that exudes character and distinction. Loved by the same family for 40 yrs. Built in 1913, this property offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history. The residence offers an impressive 4173 square feet home, providing ample space for relaxation & entertainment, with an amazing great room with, wet bar, gas fireplace, cathedral ceilings & so much more. Imagine the possibilities within these expansive walls, where each room presents a canvas for creating your ideal living environment. This property includes gas cooking, eat in kitchen, four bedrooms,2 full bathrooms & so so much more. Situated on a generous lot, the property provides a private outdoor sanctuary in-ground pool & 2 story pool house with a wet bar & 1/2 bathroom. Envision hosting gatherings, or simply enjoying the serenity of your own personal oasis. .1mile to highway, .4 miles to red line. Don't miss this.

Property details

Units—
Living area4,173 sqft
Lot size21,850 sqft
Year built1913
Price / sqft$324
CountyNorfolk
MLS #73428371

Location

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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.

Market position

Where this home sits in Braintree's market

Sale price, 2025
$1,350,000
High endof Braintree
EntryMiddleHigh end
All Braintree salesAmong single-family homes
Higher than 97% of Braintree sales in 2025 (median $670,000); the median for single-family homes was $742,500.
Price per sq ft, 2025
$324
Entry levelof Braintree
EntryMiddleHigh end
All Braintree salesAmong single-family homes
Higher than 11% of Braintree sales in 2025 per square foot (median $410); $410 for single-family homes.

Around Cedar St

Scored against every street in Braintree.

Market speed
57
About typical for Braintree
Days to an accepted offer and sale-to-asking, last 2 years
vs every Braintree street
Activity
53
About typical for Braintree
How often homes within half a mile sold, last 5 years
vs every Braintree street
Home values
50
About typical prices for Braintree
Single-family homes within half a mile sold for a median $733,000 over the last 3 years (Braintree: $725,000). Since 2016, sale prices here ran 3% above Braintree homes of the same type sold the same year.
vs every Braintree street
Price per sq ft
+2%per sq ft vs Braintreebelowabove
In line with the Braintree norm
Per square foot, homes within half a mile sold 2% above Braintree homes of similar size and type sold the same year (505 sales since 2016).
Within half a mile
Braintree, head to head

Condos vs single-family

Condos
13
Among the coolest stretches since 2016
21 days to an offer, 98.9% of asking in the last 12 months. Hottest: 2022.
Single-family
53
About an average year since 2016
8 days to an offer, 100.7% of asking in the last 12 months. Hottest: 2020.
CondosSingle-family
Price per sq ft
$425
$411
Price change, 1 year
+2.4%
+3.4%
Days to an accepted offer
12
8
Sold over asking
32%
52%
Heat compares the last 12 months' days to offer and sale-to-asking with every year since 2016 (100 = the hottest it has been). From MLS PIN closed sales in Braintree; condos and single-family homes only.

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

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 $11,015 a year (assessed $1,103,700 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill.
ElevationAbout 114 ft above sea level, higher than 55% of Braintree homes.
Nearest expresswayAbout 1,130 ft from Route 3.
Nearest rail lineAbout 900 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

Easy walk (≤15 min) Under 2 mi Fartherbar = 0 to 3 mi
Elementary schools
  • Donald Ross School0.8 mi16 min walk
  • Hollis School0.9 mi17 min walk
  • Mary E. Flaherty School0.9 mi19 min walk
  • Archie T. Morrison School1.7 mi
  • Liberty School2.9 mi
  • Highlands on Peach Elementary3.1 mi
Middle schools
  • East Middle School0.9 mi18 min walk
  • South Middle School3.0 mi
High school
  • Braintree High School1.9 mi
Parks & playgrounds
  • Faxon Park0.5 mi10 min walk
  • Ross Elementary School Playground0.7 mi14 min walk
  • Adams Playground0.8 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

Easy walk (≤15 min) Under 2 mi Fartherbar = 0 to 3 mi
  • Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)0.4 mi8 min walk
  • South Shore Plaza1.2 mi24 min walk
  • Five Corners1.4 mi
  • Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.4 mi
  • Braintree Town Hall1.5 mi
  • Thayer Public Library1.6 mi
  • Sunset Lake1.8 mi
  • Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.9 mi
  • Weymouth Landing2.1 mi
  • Pond Meadow Park2.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.

Listing courtesy of Real Broker MA, LLC — Stacey Ballerino. Listing data © MLS PIN.

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Questions & answers

Answered from the listing data and public map data.

What kind of property is 161 Cedar St, Braintree MA 02184?

It is a single family residence with 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, 4,173 sqft, built in 1913.

What is the price per square foot?

At $1,395,000 for 4,173 sqft, that's about $324 per square foot.

Where is this property located?

161 Cedar St, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.

What flood zone is 161 Cedar 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 161 Cedar 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 161 Cedar St?

The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Donald Ross School (about 0.8 miles) and Hollis School (about 0.9 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.9 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.9 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.

How far is 161 Cedar St from the T?

The closest station is Quincy Adams T station (Red Line), about 0.4 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 8-minute walk.

What parks are near 161 Cedar St?

Faxon Park (about 0.5 miles), Ross Elementary School Playground (about 0.7 miles) and Adams Playground (about 0.8 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.

What are the property taxes on 161 Cedar St?

About $11,015 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 161 Cedar 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 Cedar St?

Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Cedar St went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 78 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 57 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.

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