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About this property
Rare opportunity to own a truly unique single-family home with an exceptionally versatile floor plan! The beautifully renovated upper level features 3 bedrooms, 2 full ensuite bathrooms, soaring ceilings, an open-concept living area, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and central A/C. The first level offers an additional 2 bedrooms and an office, 1 full bathroom, kitchen, and living area. Layout provides flexibility for a variety of living arrangements, ADU, rental income or other permitted res uses. Enjoy a large, level, fenced backyard, attached garage, and driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles. Legally a single-family home with one gas, electric, and water service. Conveniently located just minutes from the Braintree Split, the Red Line, shopping, restaurants, and all that Braintree has to offer, with easy access to Boston and the South Shore. 2026 Navien on demand water heater and 2026 HVAC. Property is turnkey and ready to sell!
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 2,506 sqft |
| Lot size | 7,492 sqft |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Price / sqft | $415 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73559521 |
Location
Flood zone & environment
- FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Outside the mapped flood zones, but the 1% flood zone is about 217 ft away.
- Mapped open water about 267 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.
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 Drinkwater Ave
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 $8,616 a year (assessed $863,300 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 84 ft above sea level, higher than 30% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 1,150 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 School0.4 mi7 min walk
- Hollis School0.8 mi17 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.3 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.3 mi
- Liberty School2.7 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.9 mi
- East Middle School0.5 mi9 min walk
- South Middle School2.8 mi
- Braintree High School2.1 mi
- Adams Playground0.3 mi6 min walk
- Ross Elementary School Playground0.3 mi6 min walk
- Faxon Park0.6 mi13 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)0.9 mi18 min walk
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.3 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.4 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.4 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.5 mi
- Weymouth Landing1.6 mi
- South Shore Plaza1.6 mi
- Five Corners1.7 mi
- Sunset Lake1.9 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.0 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 34 Drinkwater Ave, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 5 bedrooms, 3 bath, 2,506 sqft, built in 1950.
What is the price per square foot?
At $950,000 for 2,506 sqft, that's about $415 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
34 Drinkwater Ave, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 34 Drinkwater Ave in?
FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Outside the mapped flood zones, but the 1% flood zone is about 217 ft away. Mapped from FEMA's flood maps at the parcel's center point; confirm with FEMA or a lender before relying on it.
Is 34 Drinkwater Ave 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 34 Drinkwater Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Donald Ross School (about 0.4 miles) and Hollis School (about 0.8 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.5 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.1 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 34 Drinkwater Ave from the T?
The closest station is Quincy Adams T station (Red Line), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 18-minute walk.
What parks are near 34 Drinkwater Ave?
Adams Playground (about 0.3 miles), Ross Elementary School Playground (about 0.3 miles) and Faxon Park (about 0.6 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 34 Drinkwater Ave?
About $8,616 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 34 Drinkwater Ave 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 Drinkwater Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Drinkwater Ave went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.5% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 73 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 79 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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