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545 Washington St, Braintree MA 02184
About this property
OPEN HOUSE - 11/14-/11/15 12-1:30pm! Welcome to 545 Washington Street, the BEST VALUE single-family home in the heart of Braintree! This 1,794 sf home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, including a primary en-suite. Natural light flows throughout, and the open living and dining area creates a warm, inviting space. Fully renovated in 2021 with updated electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, including central heat and AC. Additional highlights include new hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and baths, recessed lighting throughout, and modern finishes. Ideally located minutes from the Braintree Red Line, Route 3/I-93, Thayer Academy, Hollis Elementary School, local restaurants, and South Shore Plaza, this home puts everything the South Shore has to offer within reach. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey home in one of Braintree’s most desirable locations. Don’t miss it!
About Washington St
Built in 1910, this older home predates much of Washington St, where the median home dates to 1933.
Washington St, also known as Route 37, runs about 4.4 miles through Braintree and has 282 homes. Most are single-family, along with 59 townhouse condos and a number of two- and three-family houses. Colonials, Capes, ranches and older homes like this one all appear, with build dates stretching from the 1700s to the 2020s. Along its length are Hollis Memorial Golf Course, Dyer Hill Playground, Furlong Park and Sunset Lake. Over the past decade about 10 or 11 homes a year have come up for sale here, and over the last two years they went under agreement in a median of 18 days.
Every home on Washington St, with what sold and for how much →
About the location
This home sits outside the flood zone, in Zone X with minimal flood risk.
Hollis Field, a 9-acre park, is about 500 feet away. The Daily Soccer Field is roughly a 5-minute walk, and Frenchs Common is about a 10-minute walk. The nearest elementary school, Hollis School, is about 850 feet from the parcel, and East Middle School is just under a mile away. The Red Line runs roughly 1,200 feet from the home, and Route 3 is about 2,100 feet off. The lot sits on higher ground than about 53% of Braintree homes. It is in the RES zoning district, where an accessory dwelling unit is not allowed by right.
From the Braintree assessor, MassGIS maps (FEMA flood zones, wetlands, parks, schools, rail) and MLS sales on Washington St. Distances are straight-line.
Property details
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,794 sqft |
| Lot size | 8,847 sqft |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Price / sqft | $418 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73600144 |
Listing status
| Days on market | 2 days |
| Listed on | November 8, 2026 |
Taxes & financials
| Annual property tax | $7,382 |
| Tax year | 2025 |
| Assessed value | $739,700 |
| Zoning | RES |
Building & lot
| Total rooms | 9 |
| Lot size | 0.2 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 6 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Off Street |
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Flooring | Wood |
Utilities & systems
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Appliances | Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal |
Location
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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
The similar sales
| Sold | Street | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Academy St | 1,411 | $512 |
| Jul 2026 | Judson St | 1,542 | $525 |
| Jul 2026 | Hobart Ave | 1,541 | $584 |
| Jul 2026 | West St | 1,205 | $673 |
| Jun 2026 | Hobart Ave | 1,702 | $552 |
| May 2026 | — | 1,365 | $498 |
Around Washington 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 | Residential (RES). Confirm with the town before you plan around it. |
| Property tax, FY2025 | About $7,382 a year (assessed $739,700 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 112 ft above sea level, higher than 53% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 2,130 ft from Route 3. |
| Nearest rail line | About 1,180 ft from the Red Line tracks. |
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
- Hollis School0.2 mi3 min walk
- Mary E. Flaherty School0.8 mi16 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.4 mi
- Donald Ross School1.4 mi
- Liberty School2.0 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary2.1 mi
- East Middle School0.9 mi19 min walk
- South Middle School2.0 mi
- Braintree High School1.1 mi21 min walk
- Hollis Field0.1 mi2 min walk
- Daily Soccer Field0.2 mi5 min walk
- French's Common0.5 mi10 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
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)0.5 mi10 min walk
- Braintree Town Hall0.5 mi10 min walk
- Thayer Public Library0.6 mi12 min walk
- Five Corners0.8 mi15 min walk
- Sunset Lake0.9 mi17 min walk
- South Shore Plaza1.0 mi20 min walk
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)1.3 mi
- Pond Meadow Park1.7 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.0 mi
- Weymouth Landing2.3 mi
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Listed by Anh Nguyen, Serhant. Listing data © MLS PIN.
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Questions & answers
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
What kind of property is 545 Washington St, Braintree MA 02184?
It is a single family residence with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1,794 sqft, built in 1910.
How long has 545 Washington St, Braintree MA 02184 been on the market?
545 Washington St, Braintree MA 02184 has been listed for 2 days (since November 8, 2026).
What are the property taxes on 545 Washington St, Braintree MA 02184?
Annual property taxes are $7,382 (2025), on an assessed value of $739,700.
What is the price per square foot?
At $749,900 for 1,794 sqft, that's about $418 per square foot.
Is there parking?
6 total parking spaces (paved drive, off street).
Where is this property located?
545 Washington St, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
What flood zone is 545 Washington 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 545 Washington 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 545 Washington St?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Hollis School (about 0.2 miles) and Mary E. Flaherty School (about 0.8 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.9 miles). Braintree High School is about 1.1 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 545 Washington St from the T?
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 0.5 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 10-minute walk.
What parks are near 545 Washington St?
Hollis Field (about 0.1 miles), Daily Soccer Field (about 0.2 miles) and French's Common (about 0.5 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 545 Washington St?
About $7,382 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 545 Washington St zoned?
Residential (RES), per the state's parcel data. Confirm with the town before planning around it.
How fast do homes sell around Washington St?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Washington St went under agreement in a median 9 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 229 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 38 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
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