Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 5 Birchcroft Rd, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,523 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,989 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,429 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Refinance Oct 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:3031A B:0 L:3 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:3031A B:0 L:3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,523 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,002 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,989 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 BIRCHCROFT RD |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-6101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | WEYMOUTH & BRAINTREE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 419500 |
5 Birchcroft Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BIRCHCROFT RD, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-6101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BROOKLINE BANK |
| Oct 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33651 / 42 |
| Transfer Doc | 0033651-42 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 5 BIRCHCROFT RD, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-6101 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040407-355 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40407/355 |
| Instrument | 25506 |
| Name | BROOKLINE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2062 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 5 BIRCHCROFT RD, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-6101 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38450-403 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38450/403 |
| Instrument | 108556 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Birchcroft Rd was $6,429, up 12.5% 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 | $6,429.00 (+12.49%) | $644,200 (+6.87%) Land $379,000 Building $265,200 | $617,025 (-1.05%) |
| 2024 | $5,715.00 (+5.74%) | $602,800 (+8.85%) Land $344,100 Building $258,700 | $623,580 |
| 2023 | $5,405.00 | $553,800 Land $309,200 Building $244,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Birchcroft Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 5 Birchcroft Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% 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 396 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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