279 Howard Street, Brockton MA 02301

Brockton, MA 02301
$459,900
Est. $2,937/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,386
Sq Ft
$332
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1966
Year Built
42
Days on Market
Pending Price Drop -$30,000 Listed Oct 30, 2025 • MLS# 73449665 Copied!

About this home

Front-to-back split with three levels of livings space - a main level with kitchen, dining area, and living room with fireplace; three bedrooms and a full bath upstairs, and a large family room plus second full bath with laundry on the lower level. This home has hardwood floors in most rooms, a Letter of Lead Compliance from August 2025, a large deck off the back, a storage shed, and the rear yard even features a bamboo grove! Convenient location on Route 37 near the Holbrook line with easy access to the Montello Commuter Rail station (0.6 miles away). All appliances included. Buyer to assume the existing solar agreement (650+ FICO score required). Selling "as is" and priced accordingly to allow for buyer to tackle needed cosmetics / repairs.

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1966
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,386 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Levels
Front to Back Split

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1966
Living Area 1,386 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Finished
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,934
Assessed Value $407,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Finished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1966
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

279 Howard Street, Brockton MA 02301

Brockton, MA 02301

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Nearby Schools

School District
Brockton School District local
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
42% attend college
27% 4-Year 15% 2-Year 4% Out of State 3% Working
School Safety 2024-25
6.2% Above Average
4.6% Suspensions 6.3% In-School 1.6% Emergency
0.7% above state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Brockton Area Seventh-Day Adventist Academy
2.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Trinity Catholic Academy
2.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Brockton Therapeutic Day School
3.7 mi
30 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-12
C-
Edgar B Davis School
4.2 mi | #319 of 352 | Score: 29.2
Dropped 3 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
1,009 students Diverse
Grades K-08
F
Brookfield School
0.6 mi | #799 of 824 | Score: 28.4
Dropped 47 spots from last year
-29.8 below state avg
532 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
D
Oscar F Raymond School
0.8 mi | #775 of 824 | Score: 30.7
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
864 students Moderate
Grades K-05
C
Louis F Angelo Elementary School
1.3 mi | #619 of 824 | Score: 39.8
Improved 25 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
875 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
C
Manthala George Jr. Elementary School
1.5 mi | #641 of 824 | Score: 38.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-19.4 below state avg
838 students Diverse
Grades PK-05
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center
1.7 mi
209 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades PK
C
Mary E. Baker School
2.2 mi | #662 of 824 | Score: 37.9
Dropped 36 spots from last year
-20.3 below state avg
769 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
C-
North Middle School
0.9 mi | #293 of 352 | Score: 31.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-26.3 below state avg
427 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
C
Ashfield Middle School
1.7 mi | #250 of 352 | Score: 36.1
Dropped 72 spots from last year
-22.1 below state avg
474 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
D
East Middle School
2.3 mi | #322 of 352 | Score: 29.0
Improved 8 spots from last year
-29.2 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
F
Plouffe Middle School
2.4 mi | #341 of 352 | Score: 26.4
Dropped 12 spots from last year
-31.8 below state avg
627 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
D
West Middle School
2.6 mi | #320 of 352 | Score: 29.2
Improved 6 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
533 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

7 schools
C+
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy
3.5 mi | #18 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 357 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
122 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
C
New Heights Charter School of Brockton
4.3 mi | #257 of 346 | Score: 45.6
Improved 16 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
734 students Less Diverse
Early College Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
Cardinal Spellman High
2.1 mi
18 sports • 1,054 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
F
Champion High School
2.4 mi | #341 of 346 | Score: 19.4
Improved 53 spots from last year
-38.8 below state avg
163 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
C-
Brockton High School
3.3 mi | #295 of 346 | Score: 39.5
Improved 57 spots from last year
-18.8 below state avg
3,598 students Diverse
16 sports • 1,746 athletes
Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
F
Edison Evening Academy
3.3 mi | #385 of 346 | Score: 24.8
Same rank as last year
225 students Moderate
Grades 09-12
C-
PROMISE College and Career Academy
3.5 mi | #22 of 25 | Score: 24.8
Improved 267 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
138 students Diverse
Grades 09-12
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Property History

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Property Timeline

Pending Sale
Dec 2, 2025
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Oct 30, 2025
$459,900
Original listing
Agent: Shepard Long Office: Advocate Realty/Stikeleather Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 30, 2025 New Listing Added $459,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
42 days
Price per Sq Ft
$332
Total Price Drop
-$30,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,934 $407,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,934
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$407,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Shepard Long
Listing Office Advocate Realty/Stikeleather Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB805148
Office MLS ID AN8028
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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