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About this property
Nestled in a desirable Braintree neighborhood, this charming 1960s Colonial offers 2,170 sq. ft. of warm, inviting living space. The home features major 2022 mechanical upgrades for peace of mind, including a brand-new heating system and a fully modernized 200-amp electrical circuit breaker panel.Outside, the long driveway accommodates up to six vehicles. Bonus for buyers: The current price has been proactively reduced to credit for a swimming pool demolition and fill-in, which has been completed in full compliance with the Braintree Building Code.With a 2026 assessed value of $697,900, this home represents an incredible value. All offers will be proudly presented to the owners!
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 2,170 sqft |
| Lot size | 15,120 sqft |
| Year built | 1960 |
| Price / sqft | $313 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73511681 |
Location
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 319 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
Within half a mile of 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 $6,778 a year (assessed $679,200 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 231 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 School3.0 mi
- Hollis School3.1 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School3.6 mi
- Donald Ross School4.1 mi
- South Middle School1.1 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 mi24 min walk
- Sumner Playground1.2 mi25 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
- 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 Plaza3.6 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 a MLS PIN member office. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 1696 Liberty St, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, 2,170 sqft, built in 1960.
What is the price per square foot?
At $728,000 for 2,170 sqft, that's about $313 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
1696 Liberty St, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 1696 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 1696 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 1696 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 1.1 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 1696 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 1696 Liberty St?
Highlands Elementary School Playground (about 0.5 miles), Liberty Elementary School Playground (about 1.2 miles) and Sumner Playground (about 1.2 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 1696 Liberty St?
About $6,778 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 1696 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 214 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 46 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
