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About this property
Welcome to 70 Christina Drive, a sprawling ranch situated on a private, elevated lot in one of Braintree’s quiet enclaves. The main level offers 4 bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite, with flowing hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen anchors the home with its oversized island—ideal for entertaining—and flows into the family room highlighted by stunning vaulted ceilings. From there, step into a beautiful four-season room overlooking the serene, private backyard. The backyard features an in ground pool and patio. Nestled against the woods, the property provides both privacy and a relaxing retreat The lower level adds nearly 1,000 sq ft of versatile living space across three rooms, complete with a full walkout and bathroom. Whether you envision offices, a gym, playrooms, or guest quarters, the options are endless. With its combination of privacy, space, and flexibility, this home is an ideal retreat with convenience to everything Braintree has to offer.
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 3,295 sqft |
| Lot size | 24,999 sqft |
| Year built | 1981 |
| Price / sqft | $338 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73437994 |
Location
Flood zone & environment
- FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Not in a mapped flood zone, so a lender won't require flood insurance.
- Mapped wetland about 196 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.
- Area of Critical Environmental Concern. In the Cranberry Brook Watershed ACEC, which brings extra environmental review.
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 Christina Dr
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 A (A). 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 $8,743 a year (assessed $876,100 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 183 ft above sea level, higher than 93% 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
- Highlands on Peach Elementary0.3 mi6 min walk
- Liberty School0.3 mi7 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School2.1 mi
- Hollis School2.4 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School3.0 mi
- Donald Ross School3.2 mi
- South Middle School0.4 mi7 min walk
- East Middle School2.6 mi
- Braintree High School2.1 mi
- Liberty Elementary School Playground0.3 mi6 min walk
- Highlands Elementary School Playground0.7 mi13 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park1.1 mi22 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 Park1.3 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.7 mi
- Sunset Lake1.8 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.8 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.8 mi
- Five Corners2.5 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)3.0 mi
- South Shore Plaza3.0 mi
- Weymouth Landing3.3 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)3.6 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listing courtesy of Compass — Nick Rivers. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 70 Christina Dr, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 4 bedrooms, 4 bath, 3,295 sqft, built in 1981.
What is the price per square foot?
At $1,189,000 for 3,295 sqft, that's about $338 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
70 Christina Dr, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 70 Christina Dr 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 70 Christina Dr 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 70 Christina Dr?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 0.3 miles) and Liberty School (about 0.3 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 0.4 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.1 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 70 Christina Dr from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
What parks are near 70 Christina Dr?
Liberty Elementary School Playground (about 0.3 miles), Highlands Elementary School Playground (about 0.7 miles) and Pond Meadow Park (about 1.1 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 70 Christina Dr?
About $8,743 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 70 Christina Dr zoned?
Residence A (A), 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 Christina Dr?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Christina Dr went under agreement in a median 9 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 99.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 70 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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