Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 53 Bowditch St, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,754 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,604 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:3011 B:0 L:30D |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:3011 B:0 L:30D |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,286 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,754 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 53 BOWDITCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-3412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 30D |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 419300 |
53 Bowditch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BOWDITCH ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151343093 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1343093 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Bowditch St was $5,604, up 11.5% 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 | $5,604.00 (+11.54%) | $561,500 (+5.94%) Land $334,900 Building $226,600 | $570,855 (+0.12%) |
| 2024 | $5,024.00 (+5.79%) | $530,000 (+8.92%) Land $312,300 Building $217,700 | $570,190 |
| 2023 | $4,749.00 | $486,600 Land $280,600 Building $206,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Bowditch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 53 Bowditch St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 715 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 |
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