Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 13 Townsend Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,069 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,675 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $348,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,974 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:2015 B:0 L:14 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:2015 B:0 L:14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,069 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 590 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 590 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,675 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 13 TOWNSEND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-4825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 419200 |
13 Townsend Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2014.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 TOWNSEND AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-4825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32353 / 155 |
| Transfer Doc | 032353-155 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 13 Townsend Ave was $5,974, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Municipality | Braintree Town City |
| Unified School District | Braintree School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,974.00 (+5.44%) | $593,800 (+4.6%) Land $361,400 Building $231,900 | $611,420 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,666.00 (+12%) | $567,700 (+6.37%) Land $343,300 Building $224,400 | $611,420 (+1.84%) |
| 2024 | $5,059.00 (+5.64%) | $533,700 (+8.76%) Land $311,700 Building $222,000 | $600,400 |
| 2023 | $4,789.00 | $490,700 Land $280,100 Building $210,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13 Townsend Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 13 Townsend Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BRAINTREE WATER AND SEWER DEPT. serves 39,143 people · EPA ID MA4040000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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