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About this property
MULTIPLE OFFERS, SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE CANCELED.The one you've been waiting for! This charming sun-filled Cape is located in the coveted Highlands school district, just 5 minutes from the Braintree Red Line T-Stop! Pride of ownership speaks for itself, and all the major work is already complete. Fully updated kitchen, newer roof and siding, new water heater, the list goes on and on! Three bedrooms, plus extra bonus room in the basement. Detached 1 car garage. Adjacent to Braintree Municipal Golf Course and the Dyer Hill Playground. Quiet NEIGHBORHOOD offers privacy, but prime LOCATION offers terrific access. This one is a must-see!
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,350 sqft |
| Lot size | 5,994 sqft |
| Year built | 1949 |
| Price / sqft | $585 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73485564 |
Location
Flood zone & environment
- FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Outside the mapped flood zones, but the 1% flood zone is about 281 ft away.
- Mapped wetland about 225 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.
- Near Dyer Hill Playground. Protected or recreational land about 158 ft away.
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 Shepard 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 $5,718 a year (assessed $572,900 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 128 ft above sea level, higher than 66% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 1,050 ft from the Fall River/New Bedford 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
- Highlands on Peach Elementary1.0 mi20 min walk
- Liberty School1.0 mi20 min walk
- Hollis School1.4 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.8 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School1.8 mi
- Donald Ross School2.5 mi
- South Middle School0.9 mi18 min walk
- East Middle School2.0 mi
- Braintree High School0.8 mi16 min walk
- Dyer Hill Playground150 ft2 min walk
- French's Common0.6 mi13 min walk
- Braintree High School Athletic Fields0.7 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
- Sunset Lake0.6 mi11 min walk
- Thayer Public Library0.7 mi14 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall0.8 mi16 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)0.9 mi18 min walk
- Five Corners1.3 mi
- Pond Meadow Park1.5 mi
- South Shore Plaza1.8 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.6 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.8 mi
- Weymouth Landing3.1 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston — Adam Smith. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 44 Shepard Rd, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1,350 sqft, built in 1949.
What is the price per square foot?
At $769,000 for 1,350 sqft, that's about $585 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
44 Shepard Rd, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 44 Shepard Rd in?
FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Outside the mapped flood zones, but the 1% flood zone is about 281 ft away. Mapped from FEMA's flood maps at the parcel's center point; confirm with FEMA or a lender before relying on it.
Is 44 Shepard 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 44 Shepard Rd?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 1.0 miles) and Liberty School (about 1.0 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 0.9 miles). Braintree High School is about 0.8 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 44 Shepard 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 18-minute walk.
What parks are near 44 Shepard Rd?
Dyer Hill Playground (about 150 feet), French's Common (about 0.6 miles) and Braintree High School Athletic Fields (about 0.7 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 44 Shepard Rd?
About $5,718 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 44 Shepard 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 Shepard Rd?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Shepard Rd went under agreement in a median 13 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 33 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 22 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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