Move-in ready and impeccably maintained, this expanded Campanelli Ranch offers a rare opportunity to enjoy stylish single-level living on a quiet side street in one of Braintree’s most desirable locations. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features gas heat and cooking, central air, hardwood floors, and a stunning renovated kitchen that flows seamlessly into the dining room and living room, where vaulted ceilings and a skylight create a bright and inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. The well-designed floor plan offers exceptional privacy, with two spacious bedrooms and an updated handicap-accessible full bath situated in one wing of the home. Privately located on the opposite end, the expansive front-to-back primary suite serves as a true retreat, complete with a sitting area, coffee bar with beverage refrigerator, full bath, and slider leading to the rear deck and patio. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, schools, and major commuting routes, this exceptional home combines comfort, convenience, and thoughtful design in a truly desirable setting.
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,620 sqft |
| Lot size | 7,536 sqft |
| Year built | 1948 |
| Price / sqft | $463 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73587509 |
| Days on market | 18 days |
| Listed on | October 7, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $6,586 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $654,700 |
| Zoning | B |
| Total rooms | 8 |
| Lot size | 0.17 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 4 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Foundation | Slab |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Tile, Hardwood |
| Heating | Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup |
| Appliances | Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
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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 | 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 $6,272 a year (assessed $628,500 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 133 ft above sea level, higher than 69% of Braintree homes. |
Market around Lake St: speed 42/100 (about typical for Braintree); activity 94/100. 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.
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.
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
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Answered from the listing data and public map data.
It is a single family residence with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1,620 sqft, built in 1948.
17 Lake St, Braintree MA 02184 has been listed for 18 days (since October 7, 2026).
Annual property taxes are $6,586 (2026), on an assessed value of $654,700.
At $749,900 for 1,620 sqft, that's about $463 per square foot.
4 total parking spaces (paved drive, off street, paved).
17 Lake St, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
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.
Public sewer area. Inside the Braintree Water & Sewer service area, so no Title 5 septic inspection to sell.
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 1.6 miles) and Hollis School (about 1.6 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 1.5 miles). Braintree High School is about 0.5 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
Hollingsworth Playground (about 100 feet), Braintree High School Athletic Fields (about 0.4 miles) and Dyer Hill Playground (about 0.8 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
About $6,272 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.
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.
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Lake St went under agreement in a median 11 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 50 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 42 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked homes across Braintree and the South Shore full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.