Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 164 Birch St, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.511 acres (22,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $7,204 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:1109 B:0 L:1K |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:1109 B:0 L:1K |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,250 sqft (0.511 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 164 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-7346 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1K |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 419602 |
164 Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2013.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 164 BIRCH ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7346 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUINCY CREDIT UNION |
| Jun 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUINCY CU |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 31492 / 82 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 164 BIRCH ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7346 |
| Document Number | 0000048566 |
| Book / Page | 43231 / 534 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202648566 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 164 BIRCH ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7346 |
| Document Number | 0000048566, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43231/534 |
| Instrument | 202648566 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.48% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 164 BIRCH ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7346 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040028-579 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40028/579 |
| Instrument | 140055 |
| Name | QUINCY CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 164 BIRCH ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7346 |
| Document Number | 36928-531 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 164 BIRCH ST BRAINTREE MA 021847346, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7346 |
| Document Number | 36928-531 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Book Page | 036928/000531 |
| Instrument | 54003 |
| Name | QUINCY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 30, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 164 BIRCH ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7346 |
| Document Number | 36387-446 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 164 BIRCH ST BRAINTREE MA 021847346, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7346 |
| Document Number | 36387-446 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036387/000446 |
| Instrument | 95655 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 164 Birch St was $7,204, up 11.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,204.00 (+11.93%) | $721,800 (+6.32%) Land $454,100 Building $267,700 | $559,550 (+0.58%) |
| 2024 | $6,436.00 (+5.08%) | $678,900 (+8.17%) Land $418,300 Building $260,600 | $556,320 |
| 2023 | $6,125.00 | $627,600 Land $382,400 Building $245,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 164 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 164 Birch St 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 71 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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