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About this property
Welcome to this charming Colonial nestled in the desirable Braintree Highlands! This inviting 4-bedroom home offers flexible floor plan with hardwood floors and comfortable living spaces throughout. The first floor features a bright living room, dining room, kitchen, a bedroom or home office , and a spacious family room with a cathedral ceiling overlooking the rear deck. The second floor offers three bedrooms and a full bath. Enjoy central A/C, a fenced yard , rear deck, and convenient parking. Ideally located in a well-established neighborhood closed to schools , shopping, dining, major routes, and public transportation. A wonderful opportunity to make this Braintree home your own!
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,728 sqft |
| Lot size | 7,200 sqft |
| Year built | 1942 |
| Price / sqft | $474 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73574500 |
Listing status
| Days on market | 4 days |
| Listed on | September 9, 2026 |
Taxes & financials
| Annual property tax | $7,364 |
| Tax year | 2027 |
| Assessed value | $0 |
| Zoning | B |
Building & lot
| Total rooms | 8 |
| Lot size | 0.17 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 2 |
| Parking | Paved Drive |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Flooring | Wood, Tile |
Utilities & systems
| Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Appliances | Gas Water Heater |
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 480 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.
- Area of Critical Environmental Concern. In the Cranberry Brook Watershed ACEC, which brings extra environmental review.
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.
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 $6,802 a year (assessed $681,600 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 135 ft above sea level, higher than 70% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 430 ft from the Fall River/New Bedford commuter rail line. |
Market around Plymouth Rd: speed 42/100 (about typical for 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.
Schools & parks nearby
- Highlands on Peach Elementary0.9 mi18 min walk
- Liberty School1.3 mi
- Hollis School2.6 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School2.8 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.9 mi
- Donald Ross School3.7 mi
- South Middle School1.0 mi20 min walk
- East Middle School3.1 mi
- Braintree High School1.7 mi
- Highlands Elementary School Playground0.5 mi10 min walk
- Hollingsworth Playground1.0 mi20 min walk
- Dyer Hill Playground1.1 mi22 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
- Sunset Lake1.6 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.9 mi
- Braintree Town Hall2.0 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)2.1 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.2 mi
- Five Corners2.3 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.8 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)3.7 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)3.8 mi
- Weymouth Landing4.1 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listing courtesy of a MLS PIN member office. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 20 Plymouth Road, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, 1,728 sqft, built in 1942.
How long has 20 Plymouth Road, Braintree MA 02184 been on the market?
20 Plymouth Road, Braintree MA 02184 has been listed for 4 days (since September 9, 2026).
What are the property taxes on 20 Plymouth Road, Braintree MA 02184?
Annual property taxes are $7,364 (2027).
What is the price per square foot?
At $819,000 for 1,728 sqft, that's about $474 per square foot.
Is there parking?
2 total parking spaces (paved drive).
Where is this property located?
20 Plymouth Road, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 20 Plymouth Road 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 20 Plymouth Road 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 20 Plymouth Road?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 0.9 miles) and Liberty School (about 1.3 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 1.0 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.7 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 20 Plymouth Road from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
What parks are near 20 Plymouth Road?
Highlands Elementary School Playground (about 0.5 miles), Hollingsworth Playground (about 1.0 miles) and Dyer Hill Playground (about 1.1 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 20 Plymouth Road?
About $6,802 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 20 Plymouth Road 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 Plymouth Rd?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Plymouth Rd went under agreement in a median 11 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 27 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 42 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
