Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 38 Watson St, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,300 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $820,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,276 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:2011 B:0 L:69 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:2011 B:0 L:69 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,300 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,752 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 196 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 38 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-4126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 419200 |
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 WATSON ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-4126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 38 WATSON ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-4126 |
| Document Number | 0001525841 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1525841 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 WATSON ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-4126 |
| Document Number | 0001525842 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1525842 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $7,276.00 (+2.15%) | $723,300 (+1.35%) Land $340,000 Building $382,400 | $916,845 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,123.00 (+19.55%) | $713,700 (+13.56%) Land $340,000 Building $373,700 | $916,845 (+20.26%) |
| 2024 | $5,958.00 (+9%) | $628,500 (+12.23%) Land $318,800 Building $309,700 | $762,375 |
| 2023 | $5,466.00 | $560,000 Land $280,500 Building $279,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 447 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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