Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 697 Liberty St, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,178 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.517 acres (22,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:1083 B:0 L:3A |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:1083 B:0 L:3A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,178 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 685 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,499 sqft (0.517 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 697 LIBERTY ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-7335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAINTREE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3A |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 419700 |
697 Liberty St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2010.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 697 LIBERTY ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Oct 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201046625 |
| Deed Book / Page | 27686 / 361 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 697 LIBERTY ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7335 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39347-421 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39347/421 |
| Instrument | 57730 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 697 LIBERTY ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7335 |
| Document Number | 36383-279 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 697 LIBERTY ST BRAINTREE MA 021847335, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7335 |
| Document Number | 36383-279 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036383/000279 |
| Instrument | 95075 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 697 Liberty St was $6,454, up 9.5% 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 | $6,454.00 (+9.46%) | $646,700 (+3.99%) Land $376,200 Building $270,500 | $738,435 (+1.77%) |
| 2024 | $5,896.00 (+7.22%) | $621,900 (+10.38%) Land $353,400 Building $268,500 | $725,610 |
| 2023 | $5,499.00 | $563,400 Land $319,200 Building $244,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 697 Liberty St 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 697 Liberty 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 85 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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