Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 79 Shepard Rd, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,084 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Dec 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $7,381 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit Jun 2017 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:1008 B:0 L:4 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:1008 B:0 L:4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,084 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,184 sqft |
| Basement Area | 956 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 956 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,550 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 79 SHEPARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-7411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 419700 |
79 Shepard Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2021.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 SHEPARD RD, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 039308-319 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 79 SHEPARD RD, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7411 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040824-402 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40824/402 |
| Instrument | 83017 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 79 SHEPARD RD, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7411 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 035180-411 |
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| Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 35180/411 |
| Instrument | 51004 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 79 SHEPARD RD, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7411 |
| Document Number | 039308-319 |
| Book / Page | 39308 / 319 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 53270 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 79 SHEPARD RD, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7411 |
| Document Number | 039308-322 |
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| Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39308/322 |
| Instrument | 53271 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2031 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Shepard Rd was $7,381, up 4.9% 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 | $7,381.00 (+4.87%) | $733,700 (+4.04%) Land $384,400 Building $348,400 | $645,145 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,038.00 (+12.75%) | $705,200 (+7.11%) Land $365,200 Building $340,000 | $645,145 (-4.98%) |
| 2024 | $6,242.00 (+5.44%) | $658,400 (+8.54%) Land $331,600 Building $326,800 | $678,965 |
| 2023 | $5,920.00 | $606,600 Land $297,900 Building $308,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Shepard Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1984–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 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 79 Shepard Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 263 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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