Discover the perfect blend of suburban tranquility, urban convenience, and single level living in this sunny Braintree ranch. Perfectly positioned on a quiet, sidewalked street in one of the town's most desirable neighborhoods, this home welcomes you with an open floor plan bathed in beautiful natural light and accented by classic hardwood floors. The inviting living room is the heart of the home and features a cozy fireplace, a bay window, and a custom window seat perfect for relaxing. The eat-in kitchen flows into a sunny, dining room with a wall of glass and sliders opening directly to the deck. There is a seamless indoor-outdoor flow for summer barbecues or enjoying morning coffee overlooking the private back yard. There are three bedrooms, each with hardwood floors and ample-sized closets for good storage. The bathroom features a newer, modern walk-in shower. Additional upgrades include an architectural roof and Anderson windows. There is gas heat and vinyl siding for ease of home care. The full basement provides additional space with built-in storage, a work bench for DIY projects, and a laundry area with washer, dryer, and utility sink. Adding to the home's ease is direct access to the heated two car garage-a lifesaver in New England winters. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being nearby the scenic Pond Meadow Park, a 320 acre regional treasure featuring miles of paved trails for walking, jogging, or biking alongside scenic fishing spots and picnic areas. Enjoy a lifestyle where you say good bye to stressful travel times. Located just minutes from the Braintree Split, Route 3, and I-93, your drive into Boston is easy. Prefer public transit? The Braintree MBTA Red Line and Commuter Rail station are just minutes away.
| Units | — |
| Living area | 1,728 sqft |
| Lot size | 15,329 sqft |
| Year built | 1959 |
| Price / sqft | $422 |
| County | Norfolk |
| MLS # | 73596708 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | October 29, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $6,737 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $669,700 |
| Zoning | B |
| Total rooms | 6 |
| Lot size | 0.35 acres |
| Garage spaces | 2 |
| Parking spaces | 6 |
| Parking | Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Basement | Full, Interior Entry, Garage Access |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Tile, Hardwood |
| Heating | Baseboard, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | None |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup |
| Appliances | Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
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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.
| 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 $6,604 a year (assessed $661,700 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 121 ft above sea level, higher than 62% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest expressway | About 2,510 ft from Route 3. |
Market around Norfolk Rd: speed 97/100 (among the fastest-selling areas in Braintree); activity 8/100. See the numbers →
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.
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.
Straight-line distance from the listing's map location. Walking and driving routes are longer.
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Answered from the listing data and public map data.
It is a single family residence with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,728 sqft, built in 1959.
73 Norfolk Rd, Braintree MA 02184 has been listed for 0 days (since October 29, 2026).
Annual property taxes are $6,737 (2026), on an assessed value of $669,700.
At $729,900 for 1,728 sqft, that's about $422 per square foot.
2 garage spaces and 6 total parking spaces (attached, under, garage door opener, heated garage, storage, workshop in garage, paved drive, off street, paved).
73 Norfolk Rd, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.
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.
Public sewer area. Inside the Braintree Water & Sewer service area, so no Title 5 septic inspection to sell.
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Archie T. Morrison School (about 0.3 miles) and Hollis School (about 1.0 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.7 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.
The closest station is Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 18-minute walk.
Morrison Elementary School Playground (about 0.2 miles), Pond Meadow Park (about 0.3 miles) and Davis Park (about 0.7 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
About $6,604 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.
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.
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Norfolk Rd went under agreement in a median 5 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 101.8% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 41 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 97 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked homes across Braintree and the South Shore full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.