20 Water St, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Jun 2016 for $482,900
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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 Water St
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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 $6,374 a year (assessed $638,700 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 217 ft above sea level, higher than 99% of Braintree homes. |
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
- Highlands on Peach Elementary1.0 mi20 min walk
- Liberty School1.4 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School3.1 mi
- Hollis School3.1 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School3.5 mi
- Donald Ross School4.2 mi
- South Middle School1.2 mi23 min walk
- East Middle School3.5 mi
- Braintree High School2.4 mi
- Highlands Elementary School Playground0.5 mi10 min walk
- Sumner Playground1.2 mi24 min walk
- Liberty Elementary School Playground1.3 mi
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
- Sunset Lake2.3 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.4 mi
- Thayer Public Library2.4 mi
- Braintree Town Hall2.5 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)2.6 mi
- Five Corners2.9 mi
- South Shore Plaza3.5 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)4.1 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)4.3 mi
- Weymouth Landing4.4 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | $482,900 | 54 | MLS PIN · listed by Century 21 Alliance Realty |
Recent sales nearby
- 8 Lawson Ln — $816,000, Jun 2025 (on this block)
- 149 Milton Rd — $610,000, Oct 2024 (0.1 mi)
- 140 Milton Rd — $552,000, Oct 2026 (0.1 mi)
- 44 Livoli Ave — $925,000, Nov 2025 (0.2 mi)
- 104 Milton Rd — $649,900, Dec 2025 (0.2 mi)
Questions about 20 Water St
What flood zone is 20 Water 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 20 Water 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 20 Water St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 1.0 miles) and Liberty School (about 1.4 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 1.2 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.4 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 20 Water St from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
What parks are near 20 Water St?
Highlands Elementary School Playground (about 0.5 miles), Sumner Playground (about 1.2 miles) and Liberty Elementary School Playground (about 1.3 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 20 Water St?
About $6,374 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 20 Water 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 Water St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Water St went under agreement in a median 8 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 26 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 46 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Water St
19 homes. Every home on Water St →
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