42 Parkside Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold May 2016 for $499,900
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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 Parkside Ave
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 $6,937 a year (assessed $695,100 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 51 ft above sea level, higher than 9% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 2,060 ft from Route 3. |
| Nearest rail line | About 2,160 ft from the Red Line tracks. |
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). Outside the mapped flood zones, but the 1% flood zone is about 257 ft away.
- Mapped wetland about 262 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.
Schools & parks nearby
- Mary E. Flaherty School0.4 mi7 min walk
- Hollis School0.6 mi11 min walk
- Donald Ross School1.3 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School1.8 mi
- Liberty School2.5 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.7 mi
- East Middle School1.1 mi23 min walk
- South Middle School2.5 mi
- Braintree High School1.3 mi
- Flaherty Elementary School Playground0.3 mi7 min walk
- Hollis Field0.5 mi10 min walk
- Daily Soccer Field0.8 mi16 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
- South Shore Plaza0.6 mi13 min walk
- Five Corners0.8 mi16 min walk
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)0.8 mi17 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall1.0 mi21 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.1 mi21 min walk
- Thayer Public Library1.1 mi23 min walk
- Sunset Lake1.3 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.2 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.2 mi
- Weymouth Landing2.5 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | $499,900 | 23 | MLS PIN · listed by Colonial Properties, LLC |
Recent sales nearby
- 43 Parkside Ave — $855,000, Jul 2025 (next door)
- 53 Parkside Ave — $725,000, Nov 2025 (on this block)
- 54 Acorn St — $590,000, Sep 2026 (on this block)
- 112 Howie Rd — $845,000, Jul 2025 (0.1 mi)
- 70 Bestick Rd — $642,500, Aug 2025 (0.1 mi)
Questions about 42 Parkside Ave
What flood zone is 42 Parkside Ave in?
FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Outside the mapped flood zones, but the 1% flood zone is about 257 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 42 Parkside 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 42 Parkside Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Mary E. Flaherty School (about 0.4 miles) and Hollis School (about 0.6 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 1.1 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.3 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 42 Parkside Ave from the T?
The closest station is Quincy Adams T station (Red Line), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 17-minute walk.
What parks are near 42 Parkside Ave?
Flaherty Elementary School Playground (about 0.3 miles), Hollis Field (about 0.5 miles) and Daily Soccer Field (about 0.8 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 42 Parkside Ave?
About $6,937 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 42 Parkside 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 Parkside Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Parkside Ave went under agreement in a median 9 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 65 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 37 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Parkside Ave
52 homes. Every home on Parkside Ave →
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