26 Carolyne Ave, Braintree, MA 02184

The property

TypeSingle-family

StyleRanch

Year built1959

Living area988 sq ft

Rooms6

Lot0.2 acres

Assessed value$575,700 (FY 2025)

Source: Braintree Assessor via MassGIS, fiscal year 2025. Not MLS data.

Market position

Where this home sits in Braintree's market

Within half a mile of Carolyne Ave

Scored against every street in Braintree.

Market speed

Sells a bit slower than most of Braintree

Days to an accepted offer and sale-to-asking, last 2 years

vs every Braintree street

Market activity

About typical for Braintree

How often homes sold, last 5 years

vs every Braintree street

Price level

In line with the Braintree norm

Per square foot, homes within half a mile sold 1% above Braintree prices for their year and type (175 sales since 2016).

Within half a mile

The numbers behind these scores →

Braintree, head to head

Condos vs single-family

Condos

Among the coolest stretches since 2016

19 days to an offer, 98.9% of asking in the last 12 months. Hottest: 2022.

Single-family

About an average year since 2016

8 days to an offer, 100.6% of asking in the last 12 months. Hottest: 2020.

CondosSingle-family

Price per sq ft

$424

$412

Price change, 1 year

+3.2%

+3.4%

Days to an accepted offer

Sold over asking

33%

52%

Heat compares the last 12 months' days to offer and sale-to-asking with every year since 2016 (100 = the hottest it has been). From MLS PIN closed sales in Braintree; condos and single-family homes only.

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 $5,745 a year (assessed $575,700 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill.
Elevation	About 125 ft above sea level, higher than 64% of Braintree homes.
Nearest rail line	About 630 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.

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 62 ft away. Inside the 100-ft wetland buffer, so additions, decks or regrading may need Conservation Commission review.
Public sewer area. Inside the Braintree Water & Sewer service area, so no Title 5 septic inspection to sell.
Near Town Forest. Protected or recreational land about 360 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.

Schools & parks nearby

Easy walk (≤15 min) Under 2 mi Fartherbar = 0 to 3 mi

Elementary schools

Highlands on Peach Elementary0.4 mi8 min walk
Liberty School0.7 mi13 min walk
Hollis School2.1 mi
Archie T. Morrison School2.2 mi
Mary E. Flaherty School2.5 mi
Donald Ross School3.1 mi

Middle schools

South Middle School0.4 mi9 min walk
East Middle School2.5 mi

High school

Braintree High School1.5 mi

Parks & playgrounds

Highlands Elementary School Playground0.5 mi10 min walk
Dyer Hill Playground0.6 mi12 min walk
Liberty Elementary School Playground0.6 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

Easy walk (≤15 min) Under 2 mi Fartherbar = 0 to 3 mi

Sunset Lake1.3 mi
Thayer Public Library1.4 mi
Braintree Town Hall1.5 mi
Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.5 mi
Pond Meadow Park1.6 mi
Five Corners1.9 mi
South Shore Plaza2.5 mi
Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)3.2 mi
Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)3.3 mi
Weymouth Landing3.5 mi

Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.

Sale history

Date	Price	Days on market	Source
Dec 2009	$311,000	—	Recorded sale (assessor), not on MLS

Recent sales nearby

184 Richard Rd — $720,000, Jan 2026 (0.1 mi)
25 Linda Rd — $475,000, Sep 2026 (0.1 mi)
33 Linda Rd — $667,500, May 2025 (0.1 mi)
44 Arlington Ave — $735,000, Jan 2026 (0.2 mi)
15 Alida Rd — $649,000, Mar 2026 (0.2 mi)

Questions about 26 Carolyne Ave

What flood zone is 26 Carolyne Ave 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 26 Carolyne 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 26 Carolyne Ave?

The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 0.4 miles) and Liberty School (about 0.7 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 0.4 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.5 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.

How far is 26 Carolyne Ave from the T?

The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

What parks are near 26 Carolyne Ave?

Highlands Elementary School Playground (about 0.5 miles), Dyer Hill Playground (about 0.6 miles) and Liberty Elementary School Playground (about 0.6 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.

What are the property taxes on 26 Carolyne Ave?

About $5,745 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 26 Carolyne 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 Carolyne Ave?

Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Carolyne Ave went under agreement in a median 9 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 26 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 37 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.

On Carolyne Ave

3 homes. Every home on Carolyne Ave →