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485 Union St., Braintree MA 02184
About this property
This charming home offers an incredible opportunity for buyers seeking space, character, and convenience on the South Shore. The inviting living room features a gas fireplace, custom built-ins, and an elegant archway leading to the formal dining room with a beautiful bay window and custom molding. The renovated kitchen includes a breakfast bar plus direct access to the backyard and basement.Upstairs, you’ll find 2 bedrooms with hardwood flooring and abundant natural light, along with a beautifully renovated full bath featuring a tiled tub/shower. Walk-up stairs lead to 2 additional unheated rooms, offering excellent potential for future expansion. The lower level provides ample storage, laundry, a half bath, and walk-out access to the expansive backyard. Enjoy outdoor entertaining on the oversized composite deck, plus convenient access to the one-car garage. Ample parking, easy highway access, nearby shopping, and public transportation. Offer deadline Tuesday June 2 at noon.
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,630 sqft |
| Lot size | 9,412 sqft |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Price / sqft | $429 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73524704 |
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 Union 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 $5,621 a year (assessed $563,200 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 108 ft above sea level, higher than 49% of Braintree homes. |
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 School0.5 mi10 min walk
- Hollis School0.9 mi17 min walk
- Donald Ross School1.0 mi19 min walk
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.7 mi
- Liberty School2.0 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.3 mi
- East Middle School0.4 mi7 min walk
- South Middle School2.1 mi
- Braintree High School1.9 mi
- Morrison Elementary School Playground0.4 mi8 min walk
- Davis Park0.6 mi11 min walk
- Pond Meadow 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
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.0 mi19 min walk
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.1 mi22 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall1.1 mi22 min walk
- Thayer Public Library1.1 mi23 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park1.2 mi24 min walk
- Weymouth Landing1.4 mi
- Sunset Lake1.6 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.6 mi
- Five Corners1.7 mi
- South Shore Plaza1.9 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listed by Mayra Connolly, William Raveis R.E. & Home Services. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 485 Union St., Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1,630 sqft, built in 1950.
What is the price per square foot?
At $649,000 for 1,630 sqft, that's about $429 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
485 Union St., Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 485 Union 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 485 Union 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 485 Union St.?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Archie T. Morrison School (about 0.5 miles) and Hollis School (about 0.9 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.4 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.9 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 485 Union St. from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 1.0 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 19-minute walk.
What parks are near 485 Union St.?
Morrison Elementary School Playground (about 0.4 miles), Davis Park (about 0.6 miles) and Pond Meadow Park (about 0.6 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 485 Union St.?
About $5,621 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 485 Union 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 Union St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Union St went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 101.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 123 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 82 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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