Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 71 Middle St, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,227 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,579 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,065 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:2001 B:0 L:11A |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:2001 B:0 L:11A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,227 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,634 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 276 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,579 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 71 MIDDLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-3311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAINTREE |
| Legal Lot Number | 11A |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 419200 |
71 Middle St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 MIDDLE ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 35374 / 599 |
| Transfer Doc | 035374-599 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 71 MIDDLE ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039281-251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39281/251 |
| Instrument | 50001 |
| Name | CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 253 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 71 MIDDLE ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3311 |
| Document Number | 35374-599 |
| Book / Page | 035374 / 000599 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 78055 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 71 MIDDLE ST BRAINTREE MA 021843311, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-3311 |
| Document Number | 35375-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035375/000001 |
| Instrument | 78056 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 17, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Middle St was $6,065, up 10.3% 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 | $6,065.00 (+10.29%) | $607,700 (+4.76%) Land $310,700 Building $297,000 | $851,865 (-0.18%) |
| 2024 | $5,499.00 (+4.44%) | $580,100 (+7.55%) Land $287,200 Building $292,900 | $853,385 |
| 2023 | $5,265.00 | $539,400 Land $263,600 Building $275,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Middle 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2006–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · other causes |
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 71 Middle St 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 |
|---|
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 421 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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