42 Howard Street, Braintree MA 02184

Braintree, MA 02184

$425,000

Beds

Baths

2,594

Sq Ft

$164

Price/Sq Ft

0.17

Acres

1900

Year Built

Garage Spaces

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold 2005 Listed Apr 20, 2005 • MLS# 70176564 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $439,900

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $425,000
                        

Difference: $14,900 (-3.4%)

Performance Metrics

96.6%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $170

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $164
                        

This property sold for $164 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.4% below the original asking price.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$164/sq ft

Area Median

$445/sq ft

Difference

63.2%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

This is the most beautiful home you will see in this price range. A stunning colonial in excellent condition with an incredibly appealing floor plan. You will love the huge family room addition with hardwood floors, built in shelves, wood stove, windows overlooking the back yard, and a game room right below! The eat in kitchen features a fireplace, the dining room has 2 built in hutches, and the screened porch is amazing. The exterior features a gorgeous flat back yard and a 2 CAR GARAGE!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

43.3%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73566474

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Nov 16, 2026

$749,900

MLS #73566474

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✓

Sold

Jul 29, 2005

$425,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 18

🏠

Listed for Sale

Apr 20, 2005

$439,900

Original listing

Agent: Todd Webster Office: Success! Real Estate

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
11/16/2026	🏷️ Previously Sold	$749,900	-	-	MLS #73566474
07/29/2005	✓ Sold	$425,000	-	-	Property sold
04/20/2005	🏠 Listed for Sale	$439,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2005	$2,667	$318,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$2,667

Tax Year 2005

Assessed Value

$318,200

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1900

Living Area 2,594 sq ft

Lot Size 0.17 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet

Appliances Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator

Fireplace Kitchen

Fireplaces 2

Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Game Room, Sun Room, Office

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle

Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch, Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Tandem

Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer None

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $2,667

Assessed Value $318,200

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Association Required No

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing Contract

Structure Type []

House Color white

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Norfolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1900

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

2,594 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet

Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator

Interior Features: Game Room, Sun Room, Office

Windows: Insulated Windows

Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1900

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Granite

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Oil

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer:

Energy Features: Attic Vent Elec.

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters

Patio & Porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Wooded

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Total Parking Spaces: 5

Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2

Fireplace Type: Kitchen

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Sidewalks

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Neighborhood

42 Howard Street, Braintree MA 02184

Braintree, MA 02184

Listing Information

Listing Agent Todd Webster

Listing Office Success! Real Estate

Office Phone 781-848-9064

Agent MLS ID BB905177

Office MLS ID BB2685

Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 9:28 PM EDT

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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