Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 539 Middle St, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,712 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.515 acres (22,425 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $9,415 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer Sep 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:1002 B:0 L:3 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:1002 B:0 L:3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,712 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 767 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 614 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,425 sqft (0.515 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 539 MIDDLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-5821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 419500 |
539 Middle St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 1998.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 MIDDLE ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 539 MIDDLE ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5821 |
| Document Number | 043038-524 |
| Book / Page | 43038 / 524 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202643 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 539 MIDDLE ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5821 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 539 MIDDLE ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5821 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38309-21 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38309/21 |
| Instrument | 92861 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 539 Middle St was $9,415, up 3.6% 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 | $9,415.00 (+3.6%) | $935,900 (+2.78%) Land $407,500 Building $528,400 | $926,820 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,088.00 (+11.01%) | $910,600 (+5.44%) Land $395,500 Building $515,100 | $926,820 (+1.69%) |
| 2024 | $8,187.00 (+4.69%) | $863,600 (+7.79%) Land $371,500 Building $492,100 | $911,430 |
| 2023 | $7,820.00 | $801,200 Land $335,600 Building $465,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 539 Middle St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 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 |
| 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 539 Middle 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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