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SOLD · Aug 26, 2026
$655,000 ▼  Under asking
Asking $679,000 · $-24,000 (-3.5%)
8 Myrtle Ave, Braintree MA 02184
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,478 sqft

About this property

Move right into this warm and inviting, move-in ready 4-bedroom, 2 full bath home that perfectly blends comfort, functionality, and convenience. The bright and welcoming living room flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area, creating an open layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The flexible floor plan features a first-floor bedroom and full bath, two additional bedrooms and a second full bath on the second floor, plus a spacious fourth bedroom on the third floor—perfect for guests, a home office, or a private retreat. Beautiful hardwood floors add warmth and character, while first-floor laundry provides everyday convenience. Enjoy the efficiency of gas heat and gas cooking, plenty of off-street parking, and an ideal location close to the Braintree T, major highways, shopping, and dining. Just unpack and enjoy!

Property details

Units—
Living area1,478 sqft
Lot size5,380 sqft
Year built1920
Price / sqft$443
CountyNorfolk
MLS #73546483

Location

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Flood zone & environment

  • FEMA flood zone: X (moderate). Outside the 1% flood zone but inside the 0.2% (500-year) area. Flood insurance isn't required, but it's worth pricing.
  • 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.

Market position

Where this home sits in Braintree's market

Sale price, 2026
$655,000
Lower middleof Braintree
EntryMiddleHigh end
All Braintree salesAmong single-family homes
Higher than 39% of Braintree sales in 2026 (median $710,000); the median for single-family homes was $750,000.
Price per sq ft, 2026
$443
Upper middleof Braintree
EntryMiddleHigh end
All Braintree salesAmong single-family homes
Higher than 61% of Braintree sales in 2026 per square foot (median $420); $419 for single-family homes.

Within half a mile of Myrtle Ave

Scored against every street in Braintree.

Market speed
28
Sells a bit slower than most of Braintree
Days to an accepted offer and sale-to-asking, last 2 years
vs every Braintree street
Activity, half mile
67
Homes change hands more often than most of Braintree
How often homes sold, last 5 years
vs every Braintree street
Activity, one mile
49
About typical for Braintree
How often homes within a mile sold, last 5 years
vs every Braintree street
Price level
+7%per sq ft vs Braintreebelowabove
A little above the Braintree norm
Per square foot, homes within half a mile sold 7% above Braintree homes of similar size and type sold the same year (364 sales since 2016). The homes are larger than typical, so total prices ran 17% above the norm.
Within half a mile
Braintree, head to head

Condos vs single-family

Condos
13
Among the coolest stretches since 2016
19 days to an offer, 98.9% of asking in the last 12 months. Hottest: 2022.
Single-family
53
About an average year since 2016
8 days to an offer, 100.6% of asking in the last 12 months. Hottest: 2020.
CondosSingle-family
Price per sq ft
$424
$412
Price change, 1 year
+3.2%
+3.4%
Days to an accepted offer
12
8
Sold over asking
33%
52%
Heat compares the last 12 months' days to offer and sale-to-asking with every year since 2016 (100 = the hottest it has been). From MLS PIN closed sales in Braintree; condos and single-family homes only.

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

ZoningIndustrial (IND). Confirm with the town before you plan around it.
Property tax, FY2025About $4,673 a year (assessed $468,200 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill.
ElevationAbout 94 ft above sea level, higher than 37% of Braintree homes.
Nearest rail lineAbout 180 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

Easy walk (≤15 min) Under 2 mi Fartherbar = 0 to 3 mi
Elementary schools
  • Liberty School1.1 mi21 min walk
  • Hollis School1.1 mi22 min walk
  • Highlands on Peach Elementary1.2 mi23 min walk
  • Archie T. Morrison School1.5 mi
  • Mary E. Flaherty School1.6 mi
  • Donald Ross School2.2 mi
Middle schools
  • South Middle School1.0 mi21 min walk
  • East Middle School1.6 mi
High school
  • Braintree High School0.9 mi17 min walk
Parks & playgrounds
  • Dyer Hill Playground0.3 mi5 min walk
  • French's Common0.4 mi7 min walk
  • Mattulina Playground0.5 mi11 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

Easy walk (≤15 min) Under 2 mi Fartherbar = 0 to 3 mi
  • Thayer Public Library0.4 mi8 min walk
  • Braintree Town Hall0.5 mi10 min walk
  • Sunset Lake0.5 mi10 min walk
  • Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)0.5 mi11 min walk
  • Five Corners1.1 mi23 min walk
  • Pond Meadow Park1.3 mi
  • South Shore Plaza1.7 mi
  • Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)2.3 mi
  • Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)2.5 mi
  • Weymouth Landing2.7 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 8 Myrtle Ave, Braintree MA 02184?

It is a single family residence with 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1,478 sqft, built in 1920.

What is the price per square foot?

At $679,000 for 1,478 sqft, that's about $443 per square foot.

Where is this property located?

8 Myrtle Ave, Braintree MA 02184 is in Braintree, Norfolk County, MA 02184.

What flood zone is 8 Myrtle Ave in?

FEMA flood zone: X (moderate). Outside the 1% flood zone but inside the 0.2% (500-year) area. Flood insurance isn't required, but it's worth pricing. Mapped from FEMA's flood maps at the parcel's center point; confirm with FEMA or a lender before relying on it.

Is 8 Myrtle 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 8 Myrtle Ave?

The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Liberty School (about 1.1 miles) and Hollis School (about 1.1 miles). The closest middle school is South Middle School (about 1.0 miles). Braintree High School is about 0.9 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.

How far is 8 Myrtle Ave 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 11-minute walk.

What parks are near 8 Myrtle Ave?

Dyer Hill Playground (about 0.3 miles), French's Common (about 0.4 miles) and Mattulina Playground (about 0.5 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.

What are the property taxes on 8 Myrtle Ave?

About $4,673 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 8 Myrtle Ave zoned?

Industrial (IND), per the state's parcel data. Confirm with the town before planning around it.

How fast do homes sell around Myrtle Ave?

Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Myrtle Ave went under agreement in a median 11 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 55 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 28 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.

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