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About this property
Welcome to 97 Liberty St, a charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape on nearly half an acre in desirable Braintree. This 1,536 sq. ft. home offers classic character with updates throughout, including a warm living room with a wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, and great natural light. The kitchen features newer cabinets, Corian countertops, tile flooring, and access to a composite deck overlooking a fenced, level yard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, including a primary with a walk-in closet. A partially finished walk-out basement adds bonus living space. Additional highlights include mini-split cooling, gas heat, a 2024 water heater, shed, and off-street parking for three. Convenient location near schools, shopping, parks, major highways, and the MBTA. Move-in ready!
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,536 sqft |
| Lot size | 20,560 sqft |
| Year built | 1952 |
| Price / sqft | $420 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73454175 |
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 448 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.
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 Liberty 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 $6,441 a year (assessed $645,400 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 95 ft above sea level, higher than 37% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 1,760 ft from the Greenbush 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 School0.5 mi10 min walk
- Donald Ross School0.9 mi18 min walk
- Hollis School1.2 mi24 min walk
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.0 mi
- Liberty School2.2 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.5 mi
- East Middle School0.5 mi10 min walk
- South Middle School2.4 mi
- Braintree High School2.3 mi
- Davis Park0.2 mi4 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park0.3 mi6 min walk
- Morrison Elementary School Playground0.4 mi8 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
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)0.7 mi14 min walk
- Weymouth Landing1.0 mi19 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park1.3 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.3 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.5 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.5 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.8 mi
- Sunset Lake2.0 mi
- Five Corners2.1 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.3 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listing courtesy of Jones River Realty — Joseph M. Dooner. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 97 Liberty St, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1,536 sqft, built in 1952.
What is the price per square foot?
At $675,900 for 1,536 sqft, that's about $420 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
97 Liberty St, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 97 Liberty 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 97 Liberty 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 97 Liberty St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Archie T. Morrison School (about 0.5 miles) and Donald Ross School (about 0.9 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.5 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.3 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 97 Liberty St from the T?
The closest station is Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail), about 0.7 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 14-minute walk.
What parks are near 97 Liberty St?
Davis Park (about 0.2 miles), Pond Meadow Park (about 0.3 miles) and Morrison Elementary School Playground (about 0.4 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 97 Liberty St?
About $6,441 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 97 Liberty 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 Liberty St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Liberty St went under agreement in a median 8 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 215 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 45 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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