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About this property
Charming, updated colonial in a prime Braintree location! This beautifully renovated home blends timeless character with modern updates throughout. The home features a refreshed kitchen with a new gas range, refrigerator, and added pantry for extra storage. The spacious living and dining areas showcase newly refinished hardwood floors, and a convenient half bath on the main level. Upstairs offers three generous bedrooms, including a primary w/ en suite and a brand-new Jack-and-Jill bathroom connecting the second and third bedrooms. The fully remodeled walk-out basement is perfect for guests or extended living, complete with a stylish kitchenette, luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh paint, full bathroom, and newer mechanicals. Additional highlights include an EV charging port, expanded bedroom closets, and a walk-up attic perfect for storage or future potential. Enjoy easy access to top-rated schools, parks, highways, the commuter rail, BELD and all that Braintree has to offer!
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,790 sqft |
| Lot size | 8,485 sqft |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Price / sqft | $461 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73405856 |
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 238 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.
- Near Davis Park. Protected or recreational land about 179 ft away.
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 Stetson 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 $7,077 a year (assessed $709,100 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 81 ft above sea level, higher than 27% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 1,340 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
- Archie T. Morrison School0.6 mi11 min walk
- Donald Ross School0.9 mi18 min walk
- Hollis School1.4 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.1 mi
- Liberty School2.3 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.6 mi
- East Middle School0.6 mi12 min walk
- South Middle School2.5 mi
- Braintree High School2.5 mi
- Davis Park150 ft2 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park0.2 mi4 min walk
- Weston Park0.4 mi8 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
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)0.5 mi11 min walk
- Weymouth Landing0.8 mi17 min walk
- Pond Meadow Park1.4 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.5 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.6 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.7 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.9 mi
- Sunset Lake2.1 mi
- Five Corners2.3 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.4 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 42 Stetson St, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 3 bedrooms, 4 bath, 1,790 sqft, built in 1900.
What is the price per square foot?
At $825,000 for 1,790 sqft, that's about $461 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
42 Stetson St, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 42 Stetson 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 42 Stetson 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 42 Stetson St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Archie T. Morrison School (about 0.6 miles) and Donald Ross School (about 0.9 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.6 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 42 Stetson St from the T?
The closest station is Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail), about 0.5 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 11-minute walk.
What parks are near 42 Stetson St?
Davis Park (about 150 feet), Pond Meadow Park (about 0.2 miles) and Weston Park (about 0.4 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 42 Stetson St?
About $7,077 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 42 Stetson 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 Stetson St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Stetson St went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 72 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 73 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
