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About this property
Charming Colonial set at the end of a serene cul-de-sac offering unparalleled access for Boston commuters while being walking distance to the 320 acre Pond Meadow Park. This 4 bed home features gleaming wood floors, open floor plan, and beautiful natural light. The state-of-the art kitchen with expansive center island, custom cabinetry, and walk-in pantry flows seamlessly to an entertainment sized dining room and fireplaced living room. Spend movie nights in the spacious family room, with gas stove for those cold winter days. Updated half bath and laundry complete the first floor. Upstairs there are 4 generous bedrooms, newly painted and with hardwoods, including a private primary bedroom. The lower level features additional space for a recreation room, complete with fireplace. Additional features of central air, 200 amp electrical, attached garage, and expansive deck for al fresco dining in the private yard. Seamless commute to Boston, one mile from highway access and MBTA train.
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 2,387 sqft |
| Lot size | 13,560 sqft |
| Year built | 1961 |
| Price / sqft | $438 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73474704 |
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 Doris Rd
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 $8,359 a year (assessed $837,600 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 114 ft above sea level, higher than 55% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 1,840 ft from Route 3. |
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
- Archie T. Morrison School0.3 mi7 min walk
- Hollis School1.0 mi20 min walk
- Donald Ross School1.4 mi
- Liberty School1.6 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary1.9 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.9 mi
- East Middle School0.8 mi15 min walk
- South Middle School1.7 mi
- Braintree High School1.8 mi
- Pond Meadow Park0.3 mi5 min walk
- Morrison Elementary School Playground0.3 mi5 min walk
- Mattulina Playground0.6 mi13 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
- Pond Meadow Park0.8 mi16 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)0.9 mi17 min walk
- Thayer Public Library1.0 mi20 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall1.0 mi20 min walk
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.3 mi
- Sunset Lake1.5 mi
- Weymouth Landing1.6 mi
- Five Corners1.8 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.0 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.1 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listing courtesy of Conway - Hingham — Rosemary Sullivan. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 31 Doris Rd, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2,387 sqft, built in 1961.
What is the price per square foot?
At $1,089,900 for 2,387 sqft, that's about $438 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
31 Doris Rd, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 31 Doris Rd 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 31 Doris Rd 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 31 Doris Rd?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Archie T. Morrison School (about 0.3 miles) and Hollis School (about 1.0 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.8 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.8 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 31 Doris Rd from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 17-minute walk.
What parks are near 31 Doris Rd?
Pond Meadow Park (about 0.3 miles), Morrison Elementary School Playground (about 0.3 miles) and Mattulina Playground (about 0.6 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 31 Doris Rd?
About $8,359 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 31 Doris Rd 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 Doris Rd?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Doris Rd went under agreement in a median 5 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 101.9% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 30 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 99 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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