Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 5 Porter Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1872 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,838 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:1043 B:0 L:17 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:1043 B:0 L:17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,067 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1872 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1872 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,550 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-5312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 419800 |
5 Porter Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 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 PORTER AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit QUINCY CREDIT UNION |
| Apr 4, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 36706-134 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 PORTER AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5312 |
| Document Number | 043155-385 |
| Book / Page | 43155 / 385 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202638373 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 PORTER AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5312 |
| Document Number | 0000038373, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43155/385 |
| Instrument | 202638373 |
| Name | QUINCY CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 PORTER AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5312 |
| Document Number | 36706-134 |
| Book / Page | 036706 / 000134 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24346 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 PORTER AVE BRAINTREE MA 021845312, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5312 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Porter Ave was $5,838, up 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 | $5,838.00 (+4.05%) | $580,300 (+3.22%) Land $312,000 Building $262,400 | $679,440 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,611.00 (+10.11%) | $562,200 (+4.6%) Land $303,800 Building $258,400 | $679,440 (-10.09%) |
| 2024 | $5,096.00 (+5.55%) | $537,500 (+8.65%) Land $283,200 Building $254,300 | $755,725 |
| 2023 | $4,828.00 | $494,700 Land $254,500 Building $240,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Porter Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 units insured incl. 9 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2018 |
| 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 Porter 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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