Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 78 Walnut St, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,966 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $389,000 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $7,875 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:2036 B:0 L:5 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:2036 B:0 L:5 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,873 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,966 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 78 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-4514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | SEARS ESTATE AT LONG |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5019 |
| Census Tract | 419100 |
78 Walnut St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2025.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 WALNUT ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-4514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042278-396 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Walnut St was $7,875, up 6.8% 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 | $7,875.00 (+6.77%) | $782,800 (+5.91%) Land $390,700 Building $392,100 | $948,100 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,376.00 (+13.37%) | $739,100 (+7.69%) Land $356,700 Building $382,400 | $948,100 (+8.86%) |
| 2024 | $6,506.00 (+4.61%) | $686,300 (+7.71%) Land $318,500 Building $367,800 | $870,960 |
| 2023 | $6,219.00 | $637,200 Land $288,800 Building $348,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Walnut 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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.
The area around 78 Walnut 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 317 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Netafy.
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