Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 272 River St, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,431 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,028 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:2009 B:0 L:31 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:2009 B:0 L:31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,431 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 791 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 791 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,950 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 272 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-3340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | ARNOLD ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 419200 |
272 River St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 272 RIVER ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING |
| Jul 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SHARON & CRESCENT UNITED CU |
| Aug 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT COM |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202645955 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43213 / 80 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045955 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 272 RIVER ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3340 |
| Document Number | 0000045955 |
| Book / Page | 43213 / 80 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202645955 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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 |
| Address | 272 RIVER ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3340 |
| Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
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| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.51% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 272 RIVER ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3340 |
| Document Number | 38148-272 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 272 RIVER ST BRAINTREE MA 021843340, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3340 |
| Document Number | 38148-272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 038148/000272 |
| Instrument | 74755 |
| Name | SHARON & CRESCENT UNITED CU |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 144 Months |
| Due | Jul 27, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 272 RIVER ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3340 |
| Document Number | 36266-266 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 272 RIVER ST BRAINTREE MA 021843340, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3340 |
| Document Number | 36266-266 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036266/000266 |
| Instrument | 78202 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT COM |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 272 River St was $7,028, up 1.6% 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 | $7,028.00 (+1.59%) | $698,600 (+0.78%) Land $347,600 Building $351,000 | $730,930 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,918.00 (+9.51%) | $693,200 (+4.04%) Land $347,600 Building $345,600 | $730,930 (+4.88%) |
| 2024 | $6,317.00 (+6.26%) | $666,300 (+9.39%) Land $325,900 Building $340,400 | $696,920 |
| 2023 | $5,945.00 | $609,100 Land $286,800 Building $322,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 272 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 272 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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