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About this property
******OPEN HOUSE 10/3******* What if your next home felt like a WEEKEND GETAWAY, but BOSTON was only MINUTES away!! The Lizzie Spring House: a fully reimagined 1913 residence with a private pool and redesigned CARRIAGE HOUSE featuring TWO LEVELS complete with a half bath - perfect as a home OFFICE, STUDIO, PLAYROOM or POOL HOUSE! This STUNNING home has had an extensive designer-led transformation following its acquisition. This exceptional residence seamlessly blends timeless NE architecture with refined coastal-inspired interiors. This CUSTOM home offers over 4,100 SF & is ideally located minutes from I-93, Route 3, the MBTA Red Line, & just 15 minutes to Boston. A welcoming sitting room with fireplace opens to an elegant dining room before revealing the SHOW STOPPING, SPECTACULAR cathedral GRAND ROOM with soaring white shiplap ceilings, exposed timber beams, dramatic arched windows, custom built-ins, brass chandeliers, fireplace, & CUSTOM WET BAR overlooking the in-ground pool. The chef’s kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, walnut island, & a sun-filled breakfast area wrapped in walls of windows. The seller transformed a bedroom into a full-scale dressing room/walk-in closet featuring abundant natural light and custom storage, complemented by an expansive walk-up attic offering exceptional flexibility and exciting future possibilities. Envision additional bedrooms, a private home office, bonus space, playroom or an impressive primary-suite retreat—the opportunity to customize and expand is truly remarkable! The home has been updated with French oak floors throughout, designer lighting, recessed lighting, & an extensive electrical & plumbing improvements!
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 4,142 sqft |
| Lot size | 21,850 sqft |
| Year built | 1913 |
| Price / sqft | $397 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73551807 |
Listing status
| Days on market | 72 days |
| Listed on | July 18, 2026 |
Taxes & financials
| Annual property tax | $12,183 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $1,211,000 |
| Zoning | B |
Building & lot
| Total rooms | 9 |
| Lot size | 0.5 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 10 |
| Parking | Paved Drive |
| Basement | Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Flooring | Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate |
Utilities & systems
| Heating | Baseboard, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Ductless |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
Location
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.
Where this home sits in Braintree's market
Within half a mile of Cedar 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 $11,015 a year (assessed $1,103,700 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 114 ft above sea level, higher than 55% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 1,130 ft from Route 3. |
| Nearest rail line | About 900 ft from the Greenbush 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.
Schools & parks nearby
- Donald Ross School0.8 mi16 min walk
- Hollis School0.9 mi17 min walk
- Mary E. Flaherty School0.9 mi19 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.7 mi
- Liberty School2.9 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary3.1 mi
- East Middle School0.9 mi18 min walk
- South Middle School3.0 mi
- Braintree High School1.9 mi
- Faxon Park0.5 mi10 min walk
- Ross Elementary School Playground0.7 mi14 min walk
- Adams Playground0.8 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
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)0.4 mi8 min walk
- South Shore Plaza1.2 mi24 min walk
- Five Corners1.4 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.4 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.5 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.6 mi
- Sunset Lake1.8 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.9 mi
- Weymouth Landing2.1 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.4 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 161 Cedar Street, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, 4,142 sqft, built in 1913.
How long has 161 Cedar Street, Braintree MA 02184 been on the market?
161 Cedar Street, Braintree MA 02184 has been listed for 72 days (since July 18, 2026).
What are the property taxes on 161 Cedar Street, Braintree MA 02184?
Annual property taxes are $12,183 (2026), on an assessed value of $1,211,000.
What is the price per square foot?
At $1,645,000 for 4,142 sqft, that's about $397 per square foot.
Is there parking?
10 total parking spaces (paved drive).
Where is this property located?
161 Cedar Street, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 161 Cedar Street 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 161 Cedar Street 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 161 Cedar Street?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Donald Ross School (about 0.8 miles) and Hollis School (about 0.9 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.9 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.9 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 161 Cedar Street from the T?
The closest station is Quincy Adams T station (Red Line), about 0.4 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 8-minute walk.
What parks are near 161 Cedar Street?
Faxon Park (about 0.5 miles), Ross Elementary School Playground (about 0.7 miles) and Adams Playground (about 0.8 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 161 Cedar Street?
About $11,015 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 161 Cedar Street 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 Cedar St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Cedar St went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 78 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 58 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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