87 Shepard Rd, Braintree, MA 02184

The property

TypeSingle-family

StyleColonial

Year built1945

Living area1,152 sq ft

Rooms6

Lot0.23 acres

Assessed value$587,800 (FY 2025)

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

Where this home sits in Braintree's market

Sale price (2017)$435,000

EntryTypicalHigh end

Middle of the Braintree market

Higher than about 49% of Braintree sales in 2017 (median $438,900, 448 sales).

Price per sq ft (2017 sale)$378

EntryTypicalHigh end

High end of the Braintree market

Higher than about 95% of Braintree sales in 2017 per square foot (median $287).

Within half a mile of Shepard Rd

Market speed22/100

SlowerTypicalFaster

Sells a bit slower than most of Braintree

How fast homes within half a mile went under agreement, and how close to asking, over the last 2 years.

Market activity28/100

Rarely sellTypicalOften sell

Homes change hands less often than most of Braintree

How often homes within half a mile sold over the last 5 years.

Price level20/100

Lower-pricedTypicalHigher-priced

Prices below most of Braintree

Homes within half a mile sold for about 5% below the Braintree median for their year and type.

See the numbers behind these →

Sliders run 1–100 (50 is typical for Braintree). 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. This sale price is from the deed record. 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 $5,866 a year (assessed $587,800 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill.
Elevation	About 101 ft above sea level, higher than 41% of Braintree homes.
Nearest rail line	About 880 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: Zone AE. Mapped inside a Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual chance), in the regulatory floodway. A lender will usually require flood insurance.
Mapped open water about 33 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 Hollis Memorial Golf Course. Protected or recreational land about 118 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

Liberty School1.0 mi21 min walk
Highlands on Peach Elementary1.0 mi21 min walk
Hollis School1.3 mi
Mary E. Flaherty School1.7 mi
Archie T. Morrison School1.7 mi
Donald Ross School2.4 mi

Middle schools

South Middle School1.0 mi19 min walk
East Middle School1.9 mi

High school

Braintree High School0.8 mi16 min walk

Parks & playgrounds

Dyer Hill Playground250 ft2 min walk
French's Common0.5 mi11 min walk
Braintree High School Athletic Fields0.6 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 Lake0.5 mi10 min walk
Thayer Public Library0.6 mi12 min walk
Braintree Town Hall0.7 mi14 min walk
Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)0.8 mi16 min walk
Five Corners1.2 mi24 min walk
Pond Meadow Park1.4 mi
South Shore Plaza1.8 mi
Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.5 mi
Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.7 mi
Weymouth Landing3.0 mi

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

Sale history

Date	Price	Days on market	Source
Jul 2017	$435,000	—	Recorded sale (assessor), not on MLS

Recent sales nearby

44 Shepard Rd — $790,000, Apr 2026 (0.1 mi)
145 Hancock St, Unit 201 — $427,000, Apr 2026 (0.1 mi)
145 Hancock St, Unit 209 — $450,000, Mar 2025 (0.1 mi)
145 Hancock St, Unit 210 — $465,000, Jun 2025 (0.1 mi)
145 Hancock St, Unit 214 — $415,500, Nov 2025 (0.1 mi)

Questions about 87 Shepard Rd

What flood zone is 87 Shepard Rd in?

FEMA flood zone: Zone AE. Mapped inside a Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual chance), in the regulatory floodway. A lender will usually 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 87 Shepard Rd 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 87 Shepard Rd?

The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Liberty School (about 1.0 miles) and Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 1.0 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 1.0 miles). Braintree High School is about 0.8 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.

How far is 87 Shepard Rd from the T?

The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 16-minute walk.

What parks are near 87 Shepard Rd?

Dyer Hill Playground (about 250 feet), French's Common (about 0.5 miles) and Braintree High School Athletic Fields (about 0.6 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.

What are the property taxes on 87 Shepard Rd?

About $5,866 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 87 Shepard Rd 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 Shepard Rd?

Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Shepard Rd went under agreement in a median 13 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 34 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 22 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.

On Shepard Rd

26 homes. Every home on Shepard Rd →