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About this property
Charming Colonial offers 3 bedrooms in a central location with easy access to shopping, restaurants, schools, public transportation and highways. This cherished, solid home features much character with natural woodwork, built-in china cabinet and fireplaced living room. Other highlights include eat-in kitchen, inviting front porch, one-car garage and a slider to the back deck overlooking cozy yard with beautiful trees and plantings. Loaded with potential, any improvements to this lovingly cared for home will make your investment a true winner. Don't miss this opportunity for a wonderful condo alternative nestled in the heart of Braintree.
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,232 sqft |
| Lot size | 5,972 sqft |
| Year built | 1933 |
| Price / sqft | $467 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73529740 |
Listing status
| Days on market | 4 days |
| Listed on | June 3, 2026 |
Taxes & financials
| Annual property tax | $5,029 |
| Tax year | 2025 |
| Assessed value | $503,900 |
| Zoning | B |
Building & lot
| Total rooms | 6 |
| Lot size | 0.14 acres |
| Garage spaces | 1 |
| Parking spaces | 4 |
| Parking | Detached, Off Street |
| Basement | Full, Sump Pump |
| Foundation | Other |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Carpet, Hardwood |
Utilities & systems
| Heating | Steam, Oil |
| Cooling | None |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range |
| Appliances | Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave |
Location
Flood zone & environment
- FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Outside the mapped flood zones, but the 1% flood zone is about 284 ft away.
- Mapped wetland about 396 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 Cedar Swamp Conservation Area. Protected or recreational land about 387 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 Plain 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 $5,029 a year (assessed $503,900 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 124 ft above sea level, higher than 64% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 740 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
- Liberty School0.8 mi16 min walk
- Highlands on Peach Elementary0.9 mi18 min walk
- Hollis School1.3 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School1.5 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.9 mi
- Donald Ross School2.4 mi
- South Middle School0.8 mi15 min walk
- East Middle School1.8 mi
- Braintree High School1.1 mi21 min walk
- Dyer Hill Playground0.2 mi5 min walk
- Mattulina Playground0.5 mi9 min walk
- French's Common0.6 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
- Thayer Public Library0.6 mi13 min walk
- Sunset Lake0.7 mi15 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall0.7 mi15 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)0.8 mi15 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park1.1 mi23 min walk
- Five Corners1.4 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.0 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.5 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.6 mi
- Weymouth Landing2.8 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listed by Tom McFarland, RE/MAX Realty Pros. 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 Plain St, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,232 sqft, built in 1933.
How long was 56 Plain St, Braintree MA 02184 on the market before it sold?
56 Plain St, Braintree MA 02184 sold after about 68 days on the market (listed June 3, 2026, closed August 10, 2026).
What are the property taxes on 56 Plain St, Braintree MA 02184?
Annual property taxes are $5,029 (2025), on an assessed value of $503,900.
What is the price per square foot?
At $599,000 for 1,232 sqft, that's about $467 per square foot.
Is there parking?
1 garage space and 4 total parking spaces (detached, off street).
Where is this property located?
56 Plain St, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 56 Plain St in?
FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Outside the mapped flood zones, but the 1% flood zone is about 284 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 56 Plain 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 Plain St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Liberty School (about 0.8 miles) and Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 0.9 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 0.8 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.1 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 Plain 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 15-minute walk.
What parks are near 56 Plain St?
Dyer Hill Playground (about 0.2 miles), Mattulina Playground (about 0.5 miles) and French's Common (about 0.6 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 56 Plain St?
About $5,029 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 Plain 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 Plain St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Plain St went under agreement in a median 10 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 80 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 33 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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