Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 86 Birch St, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.555 acres (24,171 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $7,917 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:1109 B:0 L:30 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:1109 B:0 L:30 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,028 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,171 sqft (0.555 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 86 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-7314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAINTREE |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 419602 |
86 Birch St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 1997.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86 BIRCH ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7314 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 86 Birch St was $7,917, up 0.8% 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 | $7,917.00 (+0.8%) | $787,000 (-) Land $468,700 Building $308,400 | $958,740 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,854.00 (+11.09%) | $787,000 (+5.52%) Land $468,700 Building $318,300 | $958,740 (+3.42%) |
| 2024 | $7,070.00 (+6.06%) | $745,800 (+9.19%) Land $431,700 Building $314,100 | $927,010 |
| 2023 | $6,666.00 | $683,000 Land $394,700 Building $288,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 86 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 86 Birch 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 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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