78 French Ave, Braintree MA 02184

Braintree, MA 02184
$535,000
Est. $3,359/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,061
Sq Ft
$504
Price/Sq Ft
0.18
Acres
1945
Year Built
1
Garage Space
20
Days on Market
Active Listed Jul 13, 2026 • MLS# 73549090 Copied! • Updated Jul 28, 2026

About this home

Great location in quiet Braintree neighborhood. Short walk to Braintree MBTA station(bus/red line) with local shops nearby. Nice sized lot. Siding 2018. Roof 2019. Boiler 2016. Water heater 2024. Laundry room pump 2026. Needs some updating but potential is there to make this property a wonderful home.

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Property History

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Property Timeline

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Showing Instructions Updated
Jul 28, 2026
New showing requirements
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Listed for Sale
Jul 14, 2026
$535,000
Original listing

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $5,440 $540,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,440
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$540,800

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1945
Living Area 1,061 sq ft
Lot Size 0.18 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Sun Room, Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $5,440
Assessed Value $540,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Seller Disclosures Seller Has Not Lived In House For 30+ Years
Possession None
Accepted Financing Lender Approval Required
Structure Type []
House Color green
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures total area is 1470
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 15 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1945
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,061 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Sun Room, Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet
Windows: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement:
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1945
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Slab

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
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

3 schools
Meetinghouse Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-05
A
Hollis School
0.6 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
1.3 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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
B+
East Middle School
1.1 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
1.2 mi
Grades 01-08
A
South Middle School
1.6 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Thayer Academy
0.2 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Braintree High School
0.8 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
Archbishop Williams High School
1.5 mi
17 sports • 1,360 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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78 French Ave, Braintree MA 02184

Braintree, MA 02184

Listing Information

Listing Agent David R. Zupkofska
Listing Office Realty 7
Office Phone 617-472-7700
Agent MLS ID A8000775
Office MLS ID BB6022
Listing Data Updated Jul 28, 2026 3:50 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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