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About this property
Welcome to 53 Parkside Avenue, a turnkey residence in one of Braintree’s most desirable neighborhoods. This home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates, offering over 1,500 square feet of well-designed living space. The newly updated kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring modern finishes and functionality. Three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide both privacy and everyday ease. A first-floor home office/bonus room offers a flexible, versatile space to suit your needs. Outside, the level lot creates an ideal setting for outdoor living, complemented by a detached two-car garage for parking and storage. Set on a quiet street, this property offers the perfect balance of classic charm, modern updates, and neighborhood appeal—an excellent opportunity to move right in and enjoy all that Braintree has to offer. Conveniently located near local schools and major transportation avenues, it provides a lifestyle of both accessibility and community.
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,500 sqft |
| Lot size | 8,712 sqft |
| Year built | 1939 |
| Price / sqft | $483 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73438048 |
Location
Flood zone & environment
- FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Outside the mapped flood zones, but the 1% flood zone is about 115 ft away.
- Mapped wetland about 140 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 Town Brook Flood Control. Protected or recreational land about 366 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 Parkside Ave
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 $6,453 a year (assessed $646,600 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 52 ft above sea level, higher than 9% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 2,100 ft from Route 3. |
| Nearest rail line | About 2,310 ft from the Red Line tracks. |
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
- Mary E. Flaherty School0.3 mi7 min walk
- Hollis School0.6 mi12 min walk
- Donald Ross School1.3 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School1.8 mi
- Liberty School2.6 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.7 mi
- East Middle School1.2 mi23 min walk
- South Middle School2.6 mi
- Braintree High School1.3 mi
- Flaherty Elementary School Playground0.3 mi6 min walk
- Hollis Field0.5 mi11 min walk
- Daily Soccer Field0.8 mi16 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
- South Shore Plaza0.6 mi12 min walk
- Five Corners0.8 mi16 min walk
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)0.8 mi17 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall1.1 mi21 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.1 mi22 min walk
- Thayer Public Library1.1 mi23 min walk
- Sunset Lake1.3 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.3 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.3 mi
- Weymouth Landing2.5 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty — Connor Gillen. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 53 Parkside Ave, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1,500 sqft, built in 1939.
What is the price per square foot?
At $749,000 for 1,500 sqft, that's about $483 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
53 Parkside Ave, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 53 Parkside Ave in?
FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Outside the mapped flood zones, but the 1% flood zone is about 115 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 53 Parkside Ave 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 53 Parkside Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Mary E. Flaherty School (about 0.3 miles) and Hollis School (about 0.6 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 1.2 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.3 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 53 Parkside Ave from the T?
The closest station is Quincy Adams T station (Red Line), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 17-minute walk.
What parks are near 53 Parkside Ave?
Flaherty Elementary School Playground (about 0.3 miles), Hollis Field (about 0.5 miles) and Daily Soccer Field (about 0.8 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 53 Parkside Ave?
About $6,453 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 53 Parkside Ave 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 Parkside Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Parkside Ave went under agreement in a median 9 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 65 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 37 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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