5 Kensington St, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Apr 2016 for $480,000
1 / 11Listing photo from 10/19/2015
The property
Source: Braintree Assessor via MassGIS, fiscal year 2025. Not MLS data.
Where this home sits in Braintree's market
Within half a mile of Kensington 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 $7,224 a year (assessed $723,800 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 86 ft above sea level, higher than 31% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 2,010 ft from Route 3. |
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.
- 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.
Schools & parks nearby
- Archie T. Morrison School0.5 mi10 min walk
- Hollis School0.8 mi15 min walk
- Donald Ross School1.2 mi24 min walk
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.6 mi
- Liberty School1.7 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.0 mi
- East Middle School0.6 mi12 min walk
- South Middle School1.8 mi
- Braintree High School1.7 mi
- Morrison Elementary School Playground0.5 mi9 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park0.5 mi10 min walk
- Daily Soccer Field0.6 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
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)0.7 mi14 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall0.9 mi17 min walk
- Thayer Public Library0.9 mi17 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park1.0 mi20 min walk
- Sunset Lake1.3 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.4 mi
- Five Corners1.6 mi
- Weymouth Landing1.6 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.8 mi
- South Shore Plaza1.8 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | $480,000 | 174 | MLS PIN · listed by Silverstone Realty Group |
Recent sales nearby
- 359 Union St — $670,000, Nov 2024 (on this block)
- 94 Kensington St — $830,000, Oct 2025 (on this block)
- 479 Middle St — $827,500, Dec 2024 (0.1 mi)
- 298 Lisle St — $779,500, Mar 2026 (0.2 mi)
- 31 Doris Rd — $1,045,000, May 2026 (0.2 mi)
Questions about 5 Kensington St
What flood zone is 5 Kensington 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 5 Kensington 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 5 Kensington St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Archie T. Morrison School (about 0.5 miles) and Hollis School (about 0.8 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.6 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.7 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 5 Kensington St from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 0.7 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 14-minute walk.
What parks are near 5 Kensington St?
Morrison Elementary School Playground (about 0.5 miles), Pond Meadow Park (about 0.5 miles) and Daily Soccer Field (about 0.6 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 5 Kensington St?
About $7,224 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 5 Kensington 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 Kensington St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Kensington St went under agreement in a median 6 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 101.6% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 44 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 93 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Kensington St
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