Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 28 Forest St, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,305 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.312 acres (13,595 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,691 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit Sep 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:1109 B:0 L:5S |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:1109 B:0 L:5S |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,305 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,569 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,595 sqft (0.312 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 28 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-7351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Subdivision | TAUNTON ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 5S |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 419602 |
28 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2007.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 FOREST ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7351 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HARBORONE MTG LLC |
| Oct 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HARBORONE MTG LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 28 FOREST ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7351 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001507813 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1507813 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 28 FOREST ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7351 |
| Document Number | 0001456730 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 28 FOREST ST BRAINTREE MA 021847351, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7351 |
| Document Number | 0001456730 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1456730 |
| Name | HARBORONE MTG LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 28, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 28 FOREST ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7351 |
| Document Number | 0001431682 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 FOREST ST BRAINTREE MA 021847351, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7351 |
| Document Number | 0001431682 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1431682 |
| Name | HARBORONE MTG LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 8, 2044 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Forest St was $7,691, up 11.8% 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 | $7,691.00 (+11.77%) | $770,600 (+6.17%) Land $388,300 Building $382,300 | $821,655 (+1.98%) |
| 2024 | $6,881.00 (+4.45%) | $725,800 (+7.53%) Land $357,700 Building $368,100 | $805,695 |
| 2023 | $6,588.00 | $675,000 Land $327,000 Building $348,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Forest 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 28 Forest 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 | 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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