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About this property
Step into this beautifully maintained Cape-style home, perfectly positioned on a lovely corner lot in a quiet Braintree Highlands neighborhood . Hardwood floors flow seamlessly throughout the entire property, accentuating its warm and inviting ambiance. The main floor features a flexible layout with one bedroom, a full bath, and a spacious family room anchored by a cozy fireplace. The heart of the home is the open kitchen, which showcases white painted cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a portable island that opens directly to the dining room—ideal for entertaining. Upstairs houses two comfortable bedrooms and a half bath. Additional features include a brand-new gas furnace, an oversized 1-car garage, a convenient side entrance with mudroom, and a massive unfinished basement with high ceilings. Outside, relax on the deck within your level, fenced-in backyard. Schedule your private tour today!
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,254 sqft |
| Lot size | 9,161 sqft |
| Year built | 1944 |
| Price / sqft | $514 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73539501 |
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 396 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 Town Forest. Protected or recreational land about 230 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 Park 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 $6,158 a year (assessed $617,000 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 147 ft above sea level, higher than 77% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 920 ft from the Fall River/New Bedford 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
- Highlands on Peach Elementary0.7 mi13 min walk
- Liberty School1.0 mi20 min walk
- Hollis School2.4 mi
- Archie T. Morrison School2.6 mi
- Mary E. Flaherty School2.8 mi
- Donald Ross School3.5 mi
- South Middle School0.7 mi15 min walk
- East Middle School2.9 mi
- Braintree High School1.7 mi
- Highlands Elementary School Playground0.3 mi6 min walk
- Dyer Hill Playground0.9 mi19 min walk
- Liberty Elementary School Playground1.0 mi19 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
- Sunset Lake1.5 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.7 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.8 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.9 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.0 mi
- Five Corners2.2 mi
- South Shore Plaza2.8 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)3.6 mi
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)3.6 mi
- Weymouth Landing3.9 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 53 Park Ave, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1,254 sqft, built in 1944.
What is the price per square foot?
At $625,000 for 1,254 sqft, that's about $514 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
53 Park Ave, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 53 Park Ave 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 53 Park 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 53 Park Ave?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Highlands on Peach Elementary (about 0.7 miles) and Liberty School (about 1.0 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 0.7 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.7 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 53 Park Ave from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
What parks are near 53 Park Ave?
Highlands Elementary School Playground (about 0.3 miles), Dyer Hill Playground (about 0.9 miles) and Liberty Elementary School Playground (about 1.0 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 53 Park Ave?
About $6,158 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 53 Park 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 Park Ave?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Park Ave went under agreement in a median 9 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 29 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 52 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
