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38 Sterling St, Braintree MA 02184
About this property
This cutie may be everything you need and nothing you don’t. The curb appeal draws you in with a brand new cobblestone walkway and beautiful plantings. A 2 bedroom 1 bath bungalow provides one floor living, but also has has an oversized garage and full basement for storage and office space. The updated kitchen has 2020 appliances featuring a gas range and stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher. The open kitchen dining area is light and bright with a cathedral ceiling, skylights, and a slider(2022) to the backyard oasis. An adorable coffee nook adds a nice touch to this space as well as extra cabinets. The living room has plenty of room to spread out and enjoy company. Spend some quiet time on your front porch area during the day, and retreat to the backyard later to sit by the fire, watch the game on a big screen, play cornhole or roast marshmallows at the fire pit. You’ll never want to leave this space which was fully vinyl fenced in 2020! Vinyl siding, newer gas furnace(2018), roof(2024), and insulation(2021) are comforting features for the discerning buyer. Only 0.6 miles to the shops and restaurants in Weymouth landing and the East Braintree/Weymouth landing T station, the house sits just over the line in Braintree giving you Braintree schools, taxes and BELD electric.
About Sterling St
At 866 square feet, this bungalow is noticeably smaller than most homes on Sterling St, where the median is about 1,520 square feet. Its 0.15-acre lot matches the street median, and its 1920 build date is close to the street's median year of 1923.
Sterling St is short, about 0.12 miles end to end, with 16 homes: 15 single-family houses and one apartment building. Eight carry the assessor's older, often pre-war style, and eight were built in the 1920s. There are also three bungalows, two Colonials and a Cape. Pond Meadow Park is about 150 feet from the street, and Smelt Brook is roughly 300 feet from the street. Homes here come up about once a year, with nine sales since 2016 and none in the last two years.
Every home on Sterling St, with what sold and for how much →
About the location
This home sits outside the flood zone, in Zone X with minimal risk. Weston Park, about 10 acres, is roughly 750 feet from the parcel. The 278-acre Pond Meadow Park is about 800 feet away. Davis Park, a smaller 4-acre space, is about an 8-minute walk.
Archie T Morrison School, the nearest elementary, is about 0.6 miles away, roughly an 11-minute walk. East Middle School is about a mile off. The Greenbush commuter rail line runs about 2,400 feet from the parcel. The land sits on higher ground than about 17% of Braintree homes. The lot is in zoning district B, where an accessory dwelling unit is allowed by right.
From the Braintree assessor, MassGIS maps (FEMA flood zones, wetlands, parks, schools, rail) and MLS sales on Sterling St. Distances are straight-line.
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,025 sqft |
| Lot size | 6,573 sqft |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Price / sqft | $606 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73577906 |
Listing status
| Days on market | 4 days |
| Listed on | September 16, 2026 |
Taxes & financials
| Annual property tax | $5,031 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $500,100 |
| Zoning | B |
Building & lot
| Total rooms | 5 |
| Lot size | 0.15 acres |
| Garage spaces | 1 |
| Parking spaces | 5 |
| Parking | Detached, Oversized, Off Street |
| Basement | Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter, Stone |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Wood |
Utilities & systems
| Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup |
| Appliances | Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher |
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 Sterling St
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 $4,903 a year (assessed $491,300 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 69 ft above sea level, higher than 17% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 2,400 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
- Archie T. Morrison School0.6 mi11 min walk
- Donald Ross School1.3 mi
- Hollis School1.7 mi
- Liberty School2.3 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.5 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.6 mi
- East Middle School1.0 mi20 min walk
- South Middle School2.5 mi
- Braintree High School2.7 mi
- Weston Park0.1 mi3 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park0.2 mi3 min walk
- Davis Park0.4 mi8 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 mi10 min walk
- Weymouth Landing0.8 mi15 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park1.3 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.7 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.9 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.9 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.3 mi
- Sunset Lake2.4 mi
- Five Corners2.6 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.8 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listed by Kelly Innello, The Firm. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 38 Sterling St, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,025 sqft, built in 1920.
How long was 38 Sterling St, Braintree MA 02184 on the market before it sold?
38 Sterling St, Braintree MA 02184 sold after about 54 days on the market (listed September 16, 2026, closed November 9, 2026).
What are the property taxes on 38 Sterling St, Braintree MA 02184?
Annual property taxes are $5,031 (2026), on an assessed value of $500,100.
What is the price per square foot?
At $599,000 for 1,025 sqft, that's about $606 per square foot.
Is there parking?
1 garage space and 5 total parking spaces (detached, oversized, off street).
Where is this property located?
38 Sterling St, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 38 Sterling 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 38 Sterling 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 38 Sterling St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Archie T. Morrison School (about 0.6 miles) and Donald Ross School (about 1.3 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 1.0 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 38 Sterling St 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 10-minute walk.
What parks are near 38 Sterling St?
Weston Park (about 0.1 miles), Pond Meadow Park (about 0.2 miles) and Davis Park (about 0.4 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 38 Sterling St?
About $4,903 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 38 Sterling 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 Sterling St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Sterling St went under agreement in a median 12 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 29 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 24 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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