1 / 42
About this property
Welcome Home to 1688 Liberty Street! Nestled in a convenient Braintree location, this well-cared-for 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath split-entry home offers the space, comfort, and flexibility today's buyers are looking for. The inviting living room flows seamlessly into the dining area, creating a warm setting for everyday living and entertaining. A bright four-season porch provides the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind with a good book, or take in views of the backyard year-round. The home also features a versatile bonus room, offering endless possibilities for a home office, playroom, fitness area, guest space, or additional living area to fit your needs. The finished lower level adds even more usable space with a large family room, built-in bar, half bath, and laundry area. Word is that hardwood flooring lies beneath much of the existing carpeting, offering exciting potential for future updates. Step outside and enjoy the expansive deck overlooking a private backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. Additional highlights include a two-car garage, ample off-street parking, storage shed, and a new furnace and oil tank installed in 2025.Conveniently located near the Braintree MBTA station, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, and major commuter routes, this home combines everyday convenience with comfortable living. Offered as part of an estate sale and being sold as-is, this cherished original-owner home presents a wonderful opportunity to make it your own and create lasting memories for years to come.
About Liberty St
At about 2,500 square feet of living space, this split entry is roughly a quarter larger than the street's typical home of around 1,960 square feet. Its lot and build year are close to the street's medians.
Liberty Street runs nearly 3.8 miles through the Braintree Highlands and has about 365 homes. Nearly all are single-family, with some condos. Capes and Colonials lead the mix, followed by older houses the assessor labels Old Style (often pre-war), then split entries and ranches. More of its homes date from the 1950s than any other decade. From the street, Town Forest and Pond Meadow Park both border it, and the Morrison and Liberty elementary schools are within about 400 feet. About 13 homes a year come up for sale here. In the last two years, sales typically reached an offer in about nine days.
Every home on Liberty St, with what sold and for how much →
About the location
This parcel is outside the flood zone (Zone X, minimal risk). The nearest wetland, a deciduous wooded swamp, is about 300 feet away. At about 225 feet, the home sits on higher ground than about 100% of Braintree homes, at the top of the town's range.
The Highlands Elementary School Playground, about 3 acres, is roughly 0.45 miles away, around a 9-minute walk. The nearest elementary school is Highlands on Peach Elementary at about 0.9 miles, and South Middle School is about a mile away. The home is in zoning district B, where an accessory dwelling unit is allowed by right.
From the Braintree assessor, MassGIS maps (FEMA flood zones, wetlands, parks, schools, rail) and MLS sales on Liberty St. Distances are straight-line.
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 2,496 sqft |
| Lot size | 15,246 sqft |
| Year built | 1962 |
| Price / sqft | $216 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73598459 |
Listing status
| Days on market | 1 days |
| Listed on | November 6, 2026 |
Taxes & financials
| Annual property tax | $5,835 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $649,800 |
| Zoning | B |
Building & lot
| Total rooms | 7 |
| Lot size | 0.35 acres |
| Garage spaces | 2 |
| Parking spaces | 6 |
| Parking | Under, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Basement | Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Flooring | Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Laminate, Hardwood |
Utilities & systems
| Heating | Baseboard, Oil |
| Cooling | None |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup |
| Appliances | Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
Location
Every home on Liberty St, with what sold and for how much →
More about Braintree →
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 292 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.
- Area of Critical Environmental Concern. In the Cranberry Brook Watershed ACEC, which brings extra environmental review.
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.
Where this home sits in Braintree's market
The similar sales
| Sold | Street | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Milton Rd | 1,968 | $381 |
| Oct 2026 | Selwyn Rd | 1,654 | $396 |
| Aug 2026 | Selwyn Rd | 3,004 | $306 |
| Jul 2026 | Liberty St | 2,170 | $313 |
| Dec 2025 | Liberty St | 2,022 | $393 |
| Dec 2025 | Milton Rd | 1,820 | $357 |
Around Liberty 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 $6,380 a year (assessed $639,300 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 225 ft above sea level, higher than 100% 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.
Schools & parks nearby
- Highlands on Peach Elementary0.9 mi18 min walk
- Liberty School1.2 mi24 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School2.9 mi
- Hollis School3.1 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School3.6 mi
- Donald Ross School4.1 mi
- South Middle School1.0 mi21 min walk
- East Middle School3.4 mi
- Braintree High School2.5 mi
- Highlands Elementary School Playground0.5 mi9 min walk
- Liberty Elementary School Playground1.2 mi23 min walk
- Sumner 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
- Pond Meadow Park2.2 mi
- Sunset Lake2.3 mi
- Thayer Public Library2.4 mi
- Braintree Town Hall2.5 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)2.5 mi
- Five Corners3.0 mi
- South Shore Plaza3.5 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)3.9 mi
- Weymouth Landing4.2 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)4.3 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty — Michelle Daley. Listing data © MLS PIN.
Interested in this one?
Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 1688 Liberty St, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2,496 sqft, built in 1962.
How long has 1688 Liberty St, Braintree MA 02184 been on the market?
1688 Liberty St, Braintree MA 02184 has been listed for 1 day (since November 6, 2026).
What are the property taxes on 1688 Liberty St, Braintree MA 02184?
Annual property taxes are $5,835 (2026), on an assessed value of $649,800.
What is the price per square foot?
At $539,900 for 2,496 sqft, that's about $216 per square foot.
Is there parking?
2 garage spaces and 6 total parking spaces (under, storage, paved drive, off street, paved).
Where is this property located?
1688 Liberty St, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 1688 Liberty 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 1688 Liberty 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 1688 Liberty St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 0.9 miles) and Liberty School (about 1.2 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 1.0 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.5 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 1688 Liberty St from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
What parks are near 1688 Liberty St?
Highlands Elementary School Playground (about 0.5 miles), Liberty Elementary School Playground (about 1.2 miles) and Sumner Playground (about 1.3 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 1688 Liberty St?
About $6,380 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 1688 Liberty 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 Liberty St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Liberty St went under agreement in a median 8 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 215 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 46 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
Similar homes
Open Sat, Nov 7 · 3 PM–4 PM
Open Sat, Nov 7 · 11:30 AM–1 PM
