Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 6 Porter Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 6 ba · 4,581 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.658 acres (28,662 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,887 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:1043 B:0 L:20 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:1043 B:0 L:20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,581 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,799 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,799 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,662 sqft (0.658 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 6 PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-5312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEVIEW PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 419800 |
6 Porter Ave, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 PORTER AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 6 PORTER AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38059-202 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38059/202 |
| Instrument | 64613 |
| Name | SOUTH SHORE BANK |
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| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.38% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 7, 2030 |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6 Porter Ave was $13,887, up 4.7% 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 | $13,887.00 (+4.74%) | $1,380,400 (+3.9%) Land $476,100 Building $896,000 | $1,102,319 |
| 2025 | $13,259.00 (+8.77%) | $1,328,600 (+3.32%) Land $463,600 Building $865,000 | |
| 2024 | $12,190.00 (+5.56%) | $1,285,900 (+8.68%) Land $432,100 Building $853,800 | |
| 2023 | $11,548.00 | $1,183,200 Land $388,300 Building $794,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6 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 6 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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