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SOLD · Mar 31, 2026
$750,000 •  At asking
Asking $750,000
342 Elm St., Braintree MA 02184
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,665 sqft

About this property

This house is conveniently located near the highway, the mall, Quincy Center T, and more. It features newer windows and a roof, newer kitchen cabinet and tile, 200-amp electrical service and panel, Hardwood floors run throughout the home, which has been freshly painted. The living room serves as a central gathering space, highlighted by an inviting fireplace that creates a warm ambiance. There is a spacious driveway and a garage to protect your car from the snow. In the spring, you can enjoy a private backyard ideal for gardening and summer cookouts.

Property details

Units—
Living area1,665 sqft
Lot size10,568 sqft
Year built1941
Price / sqft$450
CountyNorfolk
MLS #73479901

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.
  • Mapped open water about 328 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.

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, 2026
$750,000
Middleof Braintree
EntryMiddleHigh end
All Braintree salesAmong single-family homes
Higher than 59% of Braintree sales in 2026 (median $710,000); the median for single-family homes was $750,000.
Price per sq ft, 2026
$450
Upper middleof Braintree
EntryMiddleHigh end
All Braintree salesAmong single-family homes
Higher than 66% of Braintree sales in 2026 per square foot (median $420); $417 for single-family homes.

Around Elm St

Scored against every street in Braintree.

Market speed
71
Sells faster than most of Braintree
Days to an accepted offer and sale-to-asking, last 2 years
vs every Braintree street
Activity
41
About typical for Braintree
How often homes within half a mile sold, last 5 years
vs every Braintree street
Home values
25
Lower-priced than most of Braintree
Single-family homes within half a mile sold for a median $720,000 over the last 3 years (Braintree: $725,000). Since 2016, sale prices here ran 2% below Braintree homes of the same type sold the same year.
vs every Braintree street
Price per sq ft
+1%per sq ft vs Braintreebelowabove
In line with the Braintree norm
Per square foot, homes within half a mile sold 1% above Braintree homes of similar size and type sold the same year (774 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 $5,950 a year (assessed $596,200 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill.
ElevationAbout 56 ft above sea level, higher than 11% of Braintree homes.
Nearest expresswayAbout 2,110 ft from Route 3.
Nearest rail lineAbout 1,320 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 School0.5 mi10 min walk
  • Hollis School0.8 mi16 min walk
  • Mary E. Flaherty School1.2 mi23 min walk
  • Archie T. Morrison School1.4 mi
  • Liberty School2.7 mi
  • Highlands on Peach Elementary2.9 mi
Middle schools
  • East Middle School0.6 mi12 min walk
  • South Middle School2.8 mi
High school
  • Braintree High School2.0 mi
Parks & playgrounds
  • Ross Elementary School Playground0.4 mi9 min walk
  • Adams Playground0.5 mi9 min walk
  • Faxon Park0.6 mi12 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)0.8 mi15 min walk
  • Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.3 mi
  • Braintree Town Hall1.4 mi
  • South Shore Plaza1.4 mi
  • Thayer Public Library1.5 mi
  • Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.5 mi
  • Five Corners1.5 mi
  • Weymouth Landing1.7 mi
  • Sunset Lake1.8 mi
  • Pond Meadow Park2.1 mi

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

Listing courtesy of Kava Realty Group, Inc. — Devin Wong. Listing data © MLS PIN.

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Questions & answers

Answered from the listing data and public map data.

What kind of property is 342 Elm St., Braintree MA 02184?

It is a single family residence with 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1,665 sqft, built in 1941.

What is the price per square foot?

At $750,000 for 1,665 sqft, that's about $450 per square foot.

Where is this property located?

342 Elm St., Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.

What flood zone is 342 Elm 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 342 Elm 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 342 Elm St.?

The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Donald Ross School (about 0.5 miles) and Hollis School (about 0.8 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.6 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.0 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.

How far is 342 Elm St. from the T?

The closest station is Quincy Adams T station (Red Line), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 15-minute walk.

What parks are near 342 Elm St.?

Ross Elementary School Playground (about 0.4 miles), Adams Playground (about 0.5 miles) and Faxon Park (about 0.6 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.

What are the property taxes on 342 Elm St.?

About $5,950 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 342 Elm 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 Elm St?

Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Elm St went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 133 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 71 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.

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