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About this property
OFFER DEADLINE: MAY 3, 4:00PM - Single-family ranch offering 1,555 sq ft with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Designed for single-floor living, the layout includes a spacious living area, a kitchen with peninsula for added prep and seating, and a flexible family room. Three primary bedrooms plus a fourth bedroom provide options for guest space, home office, or additional living needs. Major updates include a 3 year old roof, freshly painted, newer vinyl windows; home is serviced by oil heat, town water, sewer, and electricity. Set on a large, level 1/3-acre lot with room for outdoor use or future improvements. Convenient access to MBTA Red Line, Commuter Rail, and Route 3, with nearby park, baseball field, and basketball court.
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,555 sqft |
| Lot size | 15,002 sqft |
| Year built | 1956 |
| Price / sqft | $439 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73509330 |
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 Congress 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 $6,213 a year (assessed $622,500 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 79 ft above sea level, higher than 25% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 950 ft from Route 3. |
| Nearest rail line | About 2,460 ft from the Kingston 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 School0.8 mi16 min walk
- Liberty School1.0 mi20 min walk
- Hollis School1.2 mi24 min walk
- Highlands on Peach Elementary1.3 mi
- Donald Ross School1.9 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.0 mi
- South Middle School1.2 mi24 min walk
- East Middle School1.3 mi
- Braintree High School1.6 mi
- Mattulina Playground0.2 mi3 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park0.2 mi4 min walk
- Morrison Elementary School Playground0.7 mi14 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
- Pond Meadow Park0.5 mi10 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)0.8 mi16 min walk
- Thayer Public Library0.9 mi17 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall0.9 mi18 min walk
- Sunset Lake1.3 mi
- Five Corners1.8 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.8 mi
- Weymouth Landing2.1 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.2 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.4 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Signature Properties — Jennifer Tegan. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 56 Congress St, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,555 sqft, built in 1956.
What is the price per square foot?
At $639,900 for 1,555 sqft, that's about $439 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
56 Congress St, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 56 Congress 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 56 Congress 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 56 Congress St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Archie T. Morrison School (about 0.8 miles) and Liberty School (about 1.0 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 1.2 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.6 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 56 Congress St from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 16-minute walk.
What parks are near 56 Congress St?
Mattulina Playground (about 0.2 miles), Pond Meadow Park (about 0.2 miles) and Morrison Elementary School Playground (about 0.7 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 56 Congress St?
About $6,213 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 56 Congress 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 Congress St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Congress St went under agreement in a median 8 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 59 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 46 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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