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About this property
Two single family homes on one lot. Seller willing to do some work to have it pass certain financing requirements or sell As-Is. This property offers the unique potential to live in one home while renting the other for additional income, or use the second home for a family member, in-law, or extended family living arrangement. For investors, there may also be an opportunity to explore a potential subdivision, with both properties offering frontage and off-street parking, subject to town approval and applicable zoning requirements. The property also features a garage and shed, providing valuable additional storage space. Both properties could benefit from updating and cosmetic improvements, providing an opportunity to add value and personalize the homes. Whether you're looking for an owner-occupied investment, additional rental income, or a potential development opportunity, this property offers plenty of possibilities.
About Somerville Ave
This is an older home from around 1907, built about 18 years before the street's typical house (1925), and it sits on 0.17 acres, roughly a third more land than the street's median of 0.13 acres. It is also the only parcel on Somerville Ave with more than one house on it. The street runs about 0.18 miles, a little under 1,000 feet, with 17 homes, 15 of them single-family. Older pre-war houses are the most common style here, mixed with Capes, bungalows, a couple of split entries and a Colonial. Most homes date from the 1890s through the 1950s, with one built in 2000. Homes here come up for sale about once a year. The two sales in the last two years went under agreement in a median of 55 days.
Every home on Somerville Ave, with what sold and for how much →
About the location
The home is outside the flood zone (Zone X, minimal risk), and no wetlands are mapped near the parcel. Three parks are close by. Adams Playground and the Ross Elementary School Playground are each about a 9-minute walk, and Davis Park is about 10 minutes away. The nearest elementary school is Donald Ross School, about a 10-minute walk (0.48 mi). East Middle School is about 0.74 miles away. The Greenbush commuter rail line runs roughly 1,870 feet from the parcel, and Weymouth Landing/East Braintree station is about 0.6 miles from the street. The lot sits on higher ground than about 35% of Braintree homes. It is zoned B, where an ADU is not allowed by right.
From the Braintree assessor, MassGIS maps (FEMA flood zones, wetlands, parks, schools, rail) and MLS sales on Somerville Ave. Distances are straight-line.
Property details
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 1,566 sqft |
| Lot size | 7,392 sqft |
| Year built | 1907 |
| Price / sqft | $396 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73580313 |
| Also listed as | Single Family Residence |
Listing status
| Days on market | 42 days |
| Listed on | September 21, 2026 |
Taxes & financials
| Annual property tax | $6,283 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $624,600 |
| Zoning | B |
| Total actual rent | $0/mo |
Building & lot
| Stories | 3 |
| Total rooms | 10 |
| Lot size | 0.17 acres |
| Garage spaces | 1 |
| Parking spaces | 3 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Off Street |
| Basement | Full, Crawl Space |
| Foundation | Stone, Brick/Mortar, Slab |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame |
Utilities & systems
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
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.
Where this home sits in Braintree's market
The similar sales
| Sold | Street | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Harrison Ave | 1,667 | $420 |
| Aug 2026 | Franklin St | 1,816 | $407 |
| Jul 2026 | Hillside Ave | 1,854 | $452 |
| Jun 2026 | Shaw St | 1,651 | $485 |
| Jan 2026 | Carter Rd | 1,664 | $444 |
| Dec 2025 | Highland Ave | 1,680 | $405 |
Around Somerville Ave
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. |
| Property tax, FY2025 | About $6,071 a year (assessed $608,300 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 92 ft above sea level, higher than 35% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 1,870 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 School0.5 mi10 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.2 mi23 min walk
- Hollis School1.5 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.1 mi
- Liberty School2.9 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary3.2 mi
- East Middle School0.7 mi15 min walk
- South Middle School3.0 mi
- Braintree High School2.7 mi
- Adams Playground0.4 mi9 min walk
- Ross Elementary School Playground0.4 mi9 min walk
- Davis Park0.5 mi10 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 mi13 min walk
- Weymouth Landing0.8 mi16 min walk
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.6 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.8 mi
- Braintree Town Hall2.0 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.0 mi
- Thayer Public Library2.0 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.4 mi
- Five Corners2.4 mi
- Sunset Lake2.5 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listing courtesy of Cameron Prestige, LLC — Jermaine A. Hurley. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
How many units does 3 Somerville Ave, Braintree MA 02184 have?
It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 1,566 sqft of living area, built in 1907.
How long has 3 Somerville Ave, Braintree MA 02184 been on the market?
3 Somerville Ave, Braintree MA 02184 has been listed for 42 days (since September 21, 2026).
What are the property taxes on 3 Somerville Ave, Braintree MA 02184?
Annual property taxes are $6,283 (2026), on an assessed value of $624,600.
What is the price per square foot?
At $619,900 for 1,566 sqft, that's about $396 per square foot.
Is there parking?
1 garage space and 3 total parking spaces (paved drive, off street).
Where is this property located?
3 Somerville Ave, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 3 Somerville 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 3 Somerville 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 3 Somerville Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Donald Ross School (about 0.5 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 3 Somerville Ave 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 13-minute walk.
What parks are near 3 Somerville Ave?
Adams Playground (about 0.4 miles), Ross Elementary School 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 3 Somerville Ave?
About $6,071 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 3 Somerville Ave zoned?
Residence B (B), per the state's parcel data. Confirm with the town before planning around it.
How fast do homes sell around Somerville Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Somerville Ave went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 101.2% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 102 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 82 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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