Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 256 Middle St, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,816 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.304 acres (13,247 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,992 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:2010 B:0 L:2 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:2010 B:0 L:2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,084 sqft |
| Basement Area | 920 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 920 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,247 sqft (0.304 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 256 MIDDLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-4851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 419200 |
256 Middle St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2006.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 MIDDLE ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-4851 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 24415 / 390 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 256 MIDDLE ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-4851 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38850-566 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 38850/566 |
| Instrument | 3313 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 229 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Middle St was $6,992, up 4.2% 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 | $6,992.00 (+4.16%) | $695,000 (+3.33%) Land $345,100 Building $333,600 | $653,220 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,713.00 (+16.89%) | $672,600 (+11.03%) Land $334,900 Building $337,700 | $653,220 (+0.9%) |
| 2024 | $5,743.00 (+4.13%) | $605,800 (+7.2%) Land $309,500 Building $296,300 | $647,425 |
| 2023 | $5,515.00 | $565,100 Land $284,200 Building $280,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Middle 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 256 Middle 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 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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