Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 15 Porter Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,647 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.409 acres (17,799 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $37,916 (Nov 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $7,386 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:1043 B:0 L:15 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:1043 B:0 L:15 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,647 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,513 sqft |
| Basement Area | 959 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 959 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,799 sqft (0.409 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 15 PORTER AVE |
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| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-5312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 419800 |
15 Porter Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1995.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 PORTER AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Porter Ave was $7,386, up 3.9% 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 | $7,386.00 (+3.91%) | $734,200 (+3.09%) Land $420,300 Building $306,500 | $658,445 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,108.00 (+10.41%) | $712,200 (+4.87%) Land $409,200 Building $303,000 | $658,445 (-9.76%) |
| 2024 | $6,438.00 (+5.58%) | $679,100 (+8.69%) Land $381,600 Building $297,500 | $729,695 |
| 2023 | $6,098.00 | $624,800 Land $342,900 Building $281,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Porter Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 units insured incl. 9 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2018 |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 15 Porter Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 259 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 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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