Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 5 Cedar Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,746 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,115 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,299 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Feb 2017 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:1064 B:0 L:124 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:1064 B:0 L:124 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,746 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,632 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,571 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,571 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,115 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 CEDAR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-6909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 124 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 419800 |
5 Cedar Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2019.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 CEDAR AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-6909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND CREDIT UNION |
| Feb 8, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND CU |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 36971-552 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 5 CEDAR AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-6909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042805-126 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42805/126 |
| Instrument | 85584 |
| Name | ROCKLAND CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 5 CEDAR AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-6909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 34905-440 |
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| Date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 34905/440 |
| Instrument | 12626 |
| Name | WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 5 CEDAR AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-6909 |
| Document Number | 37713-555 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 CEDAR AVE BRAINTREE MA 021846909, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-6909 |
| Document Number | 37713-555 |
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| Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 037713/000555 |
| Instrument | 27420 |
| Name | ROCKLAND CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 CEDAR AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-6909 |
| Document Number | 36971-552 |
| Book / Page | 036971 / 000552 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 59702 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 CEDAR AVE BRAINTREE MA 021846909, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-6909 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Cedar Ave was $7,299, up 5.1% 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 | $7,299.00 (+5.14%) | $725,500 (+4.3%) Land $420,900 Building $292,800 | $596,980 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,942.00 (+11.84%) | $695,600 (+6.25%) Land $399,900 Building $295,700 | $596,980 (-7.83%) |
| 2024 | $6,207.00 (+5.98%) | $654,700 (+9.1%) Land $363,100 Building $291,600 | $647,710 |
| 2023 | $5,857.00 | $600,100 Land $326,200 Building $273,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Cedar Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 38 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 38 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
| 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.
The area around 5 Cedar Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 259 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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