South 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
/ 0
/ 1
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:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$594,900
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Rare, oversized 2 family -- gut renovated 5-8 yrs ago. Phenomenal owner's unit with 7 rms, 3-4 brms, 3 fl baths (stm shw & whrlpl) & 27' X 30' FR with 14' ceilings & gas fireplace. Stunning 2nd flr rental unit w/ 2 brms (1 kingsize), seperate utilities (incl c.air), private laundry. Oversized 2-car contractor garage w/ bonus room above. Half acre + of private backyard space, large & wide paved driveway, walk to trains. Great investment opportunity or owner occupied. Basement ready to finish.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$209,900
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Quiet side street location off of Pond St. near So.Braintree Square, Sunset Lake, BHS, so close to everything. Bright and open with many updates. Living room / dining area open to updated kitchen. Full ceramic bath. Newer windows, doors, floors, roof. 2 good sized bedrooms. Nice front farmer's porch. Walkout basement with den leads to level, fenced-in backyard. Don't miss this nice, neat home for a great price. Excellent condo alternative, perfect for down-sizers, too.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$475,000
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Nothing to do but to move into this newly renovated 7RM,3 or 4BR,2BA,2042SF home on a quiet side street in desirable locale w/in walking distance to Braintree T &shops.Gorgeous new kitchen w/granite counters&SS appliances.Private Master BR suite w/luxurious tile BA.Overdeck deck overlooking expansive 18K SF private lot.Modern open flr plan.Gleaming hardwood flr.All brand new siding,windows,recessed lights,electrical,plumbing,gas heat¢ral AC.Garage.Shed.Must see this sexy home!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$319,900
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Prime Location,Convient to Braintree square,Walk to T.close to Sunset lake .Watch the fireworks from the Wrap around Farmers porch.This home needs some updating to bring out the charm.This property has a 2 car garage a large level lot.Hardwood Floors .Updated Electric.
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