East Braintree, Braintree
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The Town of Braintree is a suburban community with a strong residential character located ten miles south of Boston. Incorporated in 1640, Braintree has a rich history and a promising future. The town is ideally situated at the crossroads of Route I-93 (128) and Route 3 for easy access to the Greater Boston area and Cape Cod as well as having excellent public transportation to Boston and Logan International Airport.
The community has a good mix of established neighborhoods, small clusters of new homes and several condominium complexes. There is a strong business base which includes one of the largest regional shopping centers in the northeast; The South Shore Plaza. Attractive office and industrial parks are located in the town as well, because of its ideal location.
Braintree has a rich history. Old Braintree was the birthplace of two presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams, as well as John Hancock and General Sylvanus Thayer, the founder of West Point. Residents feel that people are attracted to Braintree as a good place to live and work because it has an excellent public school system as well as Thayer Academy and Archbishop Williams High School, and a fine parks and recreation program with the availability of many recreational resources such as Town Forest, Pond Meadow Park, Sunset Lake, Smith Beach, the Cranberry Pond Conservation District, the MDC Blue Hills Reservation trail system, and an 18 hole public golf course.
Braintree is a mature community with a broad residential and business base that is positioned for controlled growth in the coming years.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
81 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
67 |
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8th Grade Math: |
100 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
116 |
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8th Grade Science: |
133 |
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4th Grade Math: |
77 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
67 |
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Spending/Student:
$7,895
Average SAT scores:
1552
Student/Teacher Ratios:
14.6 to 1
Community
Population:34,422 Median Income in town: $79,377 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 31.3 / 1,000
Violent: 2.7 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
3
/ 1
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $330,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $380,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -15%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,262
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Braintree (Old Colony Lines, Kingston/Plymouth & Middleborough/Lakeville)
Weymouth Landing/East Braintree (Greenbush Line)
Subway info:
Red Line
Bus lines:
230, 236, 238
Miles to Boston:
12
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
18
Rail time to Boston:
23
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$339,900
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High hillside setting with open porch. Desired "Braintree-Terrace" area. Comfy and Warm home. FPLR with 20's era Art-Deco windows. French doors. A-1 layout with through hall. Refinished Oak Floors. Fresh decor. Spacious Dining Room with China Cabinets & Window seat. Private study. Pantry & Breakfast room off cheerful kitchen. MBR with 2 nice closets and paddle fans. Many paddle fans. Large Garage. Level rear lawn. Near All! Bus stops nearby. Short drive to Train, T, SS Plaza & X-way. View & Buy!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$279,000
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Spacious1 Floor Living !! Very open Floor plan, totally updated thru-out ! Granite Stainless Kitchen, Open Dining & Living Rms.Beautiful Wood Flrs. Custom Moldings Built-in Cabinets Lots of Windows make this home so bright, Beautiful 3 season Rm, with Fireplace, French Doors lead to Deck area, Recessed lights thru-out the entire home give a Great look, Large lot of land, Large Basement waiting for your finishing touches, Great Area close to everything, Walk to Weymouth Landing "T" Shopping !!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$269,900
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A nice two bath Cape in very convenient east Braintree location. Over 1400 Sq. ft. of living space. A rear deck looks over the large back yard. The former garage is now an unheate play room, or use your imagination. Forced hot water heat by oil. Large open kitchen, dining area. Good size rooms. Full large basement. New price is $14,000.00 below assessed value!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$249,900
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Location,Location! Walking distance to restaurants and entertainment, commuter rail station, bus stop, baseball fields, tennis & basketball courts, two Yacht Clubs, beaches, and playground. THIS TOWNHOUSE CONDOMINIUM HAS BEEN TASTEFULLY RENOVATED, INCLUDING CHERRY KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES AND TWO FULL BATHS. HARDWOOD FLOORS, CENTRAL AIR, AND GAS FIREPLACE. Full attic and basement provide plenty of storage. INCLUDED New refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer. THIS IS MOVE-IN READY!
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