Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 32 Townsend Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,330 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,571 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $187,500 (Apr 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $8,154 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:2010 B:0 L:26 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:2010 B:0 L:26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,330 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,694 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,571 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 32 TOWNSEND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-4826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAINTREE |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 419200 |
32 Townsend Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2025.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 32 TOWNSEND AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-4826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042814-156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 32 TOWNSEND AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-4826 |
| Document Number | 042814-156 |
| Book / Page | 42814 / 156 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 86831 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 32 TOWNSEND AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-4826 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 32 Townsend Ave was $8,154, up 3.4% 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 | $8,154.00 (+3.39%) | $810,500 (+2.56%) Land $400,600 Building $407,700 | $760,190 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,887.00 (+12.09%) | $790,300 (+6.48%) Land $380,500 Building $409,800 | $760,190 (-1.68%) |
| 2024 | $7,036.00 (+22.81%) | $742,200 (+26.44%) Land $345,500 Building $396,700 | $773,205 |
| 2023 | $5,729.00 | $587,000 Land $310,400 Building $276,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 32 Townsend Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 32 Townsend Ave 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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