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About this property
Maybe your first home really does come with a white picket fence. Welcome to 71 Sheppard Avenue, a charming 1940s Cape that feels like the perfect place to put down roots in Braintree. With just under 1500 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, one full bath and a flexible two-level floor plan, there’s room to grow into this home and make it your own. Two fireplaces add warmth and character, while the unfinished basement offers plenty of additional storage and possibility. Outside, the manageable, flat and level lot gives you your own little piece of the outdoors — without spending every weekend maintaining it. But what makes a home like this special isn’t just the number of rooms. It’s imagining your first holiday here, planting something in your own backyard, painting the walls whatever color you want and knowing that, little by little, you’re building equity in something that belongs to you. Your first home doesn’t have to be your forever home. Sometimes it’s simply the home that gets you started — and this one just happens to come with the white picket fence.
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,462 sqft |
| Lot size | 6,499 sqft |
| Year built | 1940 |
| Price / sqft | $420 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73573827 |
Listing status
| Days on market | 30 days |
| Listed on | September 9, 2026 |
Taxes & financials
| Annual property tax | $6,057 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $602,100 |
| Zoning | B |
Building & lot
| Total rooms | 8 |
| Lot size | 0.15 acres |
| Garage spaces | 1 |
| Parking spaces | 3 |
| Parking | Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street |
| Basement | Full, Bulkhead |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Wood |
Utilities & systems
| Heating | Forced Air, Oil |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Appliances | Water Heater |
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.
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 $5,877 a year (assessed $588,900 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 71 ft above sea level, higher than 18% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 1,100 ft from the Greenbush commuter rail line. |
Market around Sheppard Ave: speed 61/100 (sells faster than most of Braintree); activity 55/100. 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
- Donald Ross School0.6 mi12 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.0 mi20 min walk
- Hollis School1.5 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.1 mi
- Liberty School2.8 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary3.1 mi
- East Middle School0.7 mi14 min walk
- South Middle School2.9 mi
- Braintree High School2.7 mi
- Davis Park0.3 mi7 min walk
- Watson Park0.4 mi9 min walk
- Adams Playground0.5 mi9 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)0.5 mi11 min walk
- Weymouth Landing0.7 mi14 min walk
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.7 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.8 mi
- Pond Meadow Park1.9 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.9 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.9 mi
- Five Corners2.4 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.4 mi
- Sunset Lake2.4 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 71 Sheppard Ave, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,462 sqft, built in 1940.
How long has 71 Sheppard Ave, Braintree MA 02184 been on the market?
71 Sheppard Ave, Braintree MA 02184 has been listed for 30 days (since September 9, 2026).
What are the property taxes on 71 Sheppard Ave, Braintree MA 02184?
Annual property taxes are $6,057 (2026), on an assessed value of $602,100.
What is the price per square foot?
At $614,000 for 1,462 sqft, that's about $420 per square foot.
Is there parking?
1 garage space and 3 total parking spaces (attached, paved drive, off street).
Where is this property located?
71 Sheppard Ave, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 71 Sheppard Ave 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 71 Sheppard Ave 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 71 Sheppard Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Donald Ross School (about 0.6 miles) and Archie T. Morrison School (about 1.0 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 71 Sheppard Ave from the T?
The closest station is Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail), about 0.5 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 11-minute walk.
What parks are near 71 Sheppard Ave?
Davis Park (about 0.3 miles), Watson Park (about 0.4 miles) and Adams Playground (about 0.5 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 71 Sheppard Ave?
About $5,877 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 71 Sheppard Ave 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 Sheppard Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Sheppard Ave went under agreement in a median 8 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 98 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 61 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
