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7 Arbutus Avenue, Braintree MA 02184

Braintree, MA 02184 • Braintree Highlands - Braintree Highlands / South Braintree
$700,000
Est. $4,260/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,855
Sq Ft
$377
Price/Sq Ft
0.18
Acres
1949
Year Built
2
Days on Market
Active Open House Listed Apr 29, 2026 • MLS# 73509427 Copied!

About this home

Situated on a corner lot within Braintree’s most desirable Highlands neighborhood, this picture-perfect and iconic Cape is long admired for its heart-warming curb appeal, beautiful gardens, many trellises and white picket fences. This home, "lives large," due to its unexpected and flexible floor plan encompassing a sun-filled heated breeze way, proper dining and fireplaced living rooms, 2 baths/one on each floor and heated bonus room in the lower level. There’s even a hidden home office/extra room tucked into the eaves of the primary bedroom! A freshly painted interior, immaculate hardwood floors, welcoming entry vestibule and classic Cape details will spark your imagination and desire to make this lovely house Your Home. Meticulously cared for inside and out, windows, heat/hot water, plumbing and more have been updated throughout decades of cherished ownership. Unsurpassed convenience; steps to MBTA bus and major commuting routes, Red Line/two Commuter Rail stations, easily accessed.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1949
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,855 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Open House Schedule

03
May
Sunday, May 3
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
02
May
Saturday, May 2
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1949
Living Area 1,855 sq ft
Lot Size 0.18 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s), None
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
Features Closet, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Breezeway, Vestibule, Sun Room, Home Office, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $6,248
Assessed Value $626,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Breezeway, Vestibule, Sun Room, Home Office, Bonus Room
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1949
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

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Neighborhood

Braintree Highlands - Braintree Highlands / South Braintree

7 Arbutus Avenue, Braintree MA 02184

Braintree, MA 02184

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Nearby Schools

School District
Braintree School District local
A
School Safety 2024-25
1.0% Low
1.0% Suspensions 0.3% In-School
4.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

9 schools
JRI Granite Academy School
2.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Cardinal Cushing Centers School - Braintree
3.6 mi
Grades PK-12
A-
Highlands School
0.5 mi | #181 of 824 | Score: 56.0
Dropped 95 spots from last year
-2.2 below state avg
350 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
A-
Liberty School
1.2 mi | #193 of 824 | Score: 55.4
Improved 44 spots from last year
-2.8 below state avg
367 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
Meetinghouse Montessori School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-05
A
Hollis School
2.6 mi | #107 of 824 | Score: 58.8
Improved 12 spots from last year
+0.6 above state avg
365 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
B
Archie T Morrison School
2.9 mi | #383 of 824 | Score: 48.2
Dropped 46 spots from last year
-10 below state avg
327 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-04
A
Mary E Flaherty School
3.0 mi | #114 of 824 | Score: 58.6
Dropped 41 spots from last year
+0.4 above state avg
290 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
B+
Donald Ross School
3.8 mi | #279 of 824 | Score: 51.4
Dropped 71 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
182 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-04
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A
South Middle School
0.9 mi | #65 of 352 | Score: 54.4
Improved 4 spots from last year
-3.8 below state avg
635 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
B+
East Middle School
3.1 mi | #139 of 352 | Score: 45.2
Dropped 15 spots from last year
-13 below state avg
999 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
South Shore SDA School
3.2 mi
Grades 01-08
Lumen Verum Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

5 schools
A
Braintree High School
1.8 mi | #46 of 346 | Score: 67.8
Improved 24 spots from last year
+9.6 above state avg
1,694 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,344 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
Thayer Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 06-12
CATS Academy Boston
0.5 mi
Grades 09-12
Triangle, Inc. School to Career
1.4 mi
Grades 09-12
Archbishop Williams High School
3.5 mi
17 sports • 1,360 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Apr 29, 2026
$700,000
Original listing
Agent: Melissa Garlisi Office: Keller Williams Realty Signature Properties

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 29, 2026 New Listing Added $700,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
2 days
Price per Sq Ft
$377

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,248 $626,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,248
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$626,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Melissa Garlisi
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Signature Properties
Agent MLS ID BB801114
Office MLS ID AN2693
Listing Data Updated Apr 30, 2026 10:58 AM 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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