Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 197 Pond St, Braintree, MA 02184 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.278 acres (12,118 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $730,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,813 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:1041 B:0 L:7 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:1041 B:0 L:7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 612 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,118 sqft (0.278 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 197 POND ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-5342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 419800 |
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records · APN BRAI M:1041 B:0 L:7
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 POND ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5342 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CATHAY BANK |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202339026 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41266 / 478 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 197 POND ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5342 |
| Document Number | 041266-478 |
| Book / Page | 41266 / 478 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 39026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 07, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 197 POND ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5342 |
| Document Number | 0000039027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 39027 |
| Name | CATHAY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 01, 2026 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 197 POND ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5342 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36232-321 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36232/321 |
| Instrument | 73351 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2048 |
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Municipality | Braintree Town City |
| Unified School District | Braintree School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,813.00 (+11.62%) | $682,700 (+6.03%) Land $327,500 Building $355,200 | $791,160 (+5.91%) |
| 2024 | $6,104.00 (+4.27%) | $643,900 (+7.35%) Land $302,700 Building $341,200 | $746,985 |
| 2023 | $5,854.00 | $599,800 Land $277,900 Building $321,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250214198001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 units insured 9 under condo master policies |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2018 |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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