Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 251 River St, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,108 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,799 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $455,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,003 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Line of Credit Feb 2026 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:2009 B:0 L:23 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:2009 B:0 L:23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,108 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,264 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,799 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 251 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-3341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 419200 |
251 River St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 RIVER ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Dec 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK |
| Sep 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 31962 / 93 |
| Transfer Doc | 3196000093 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 251 RIVER ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3341 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039138-595 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39138/595 |
| Instrument | 34038 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 251 RIVER ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3341 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042923-517 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Book Page | 42923/517 |
| Instrument | 8312 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 251 RIVER ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3341 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38702-30 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38702/30 |
| Instrument | 137412 |
| Name | CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 313 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 251 RIVER ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3341 |
| Document Number | 35480-564 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35480-564 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035480/000564 |
| Instrument | 92827 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 28, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 River St was $8,003, up 1.7% 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 | $8,003.00 (+1.65%) | $795,500 (+0.84%) Land $386,400 Building $404,900 | $881,600 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,873.00 (+9.29%) | $788,900 (+3.82%) Land $386,400 Building $402,500 | $881,600 (+5.17%) |
| 2024 | $7,204.00 (+6.3%) | $759,900 (+9.43%) Land $362,300 Building $397,600 | $838,280 |
| 2023 | $6,777.00 | $694,400 Land $318,800 Building $375,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 River St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 26 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 251 River 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 263 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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