Median Price
$666,000
$412/sqft
Schools
7.2/10
Good
Appreciation
4.3/10
Growth Potential
Commute
30 min
to Boston
Live Market Snapshot
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View all 10 sales$1,077,500
Curated Median
10
Total Sales on Record
$680,000–1,450,000
Price Range
Well Under Median
$680,000
1696 Liberty St
4bd3ba2,170 sqft
$313/sqftInvalid Date
Under Median
$816,000
137 Eleanor Dr
5bd3ba2,400 sqft
$340/sqftInvalid Date
Under Median
$841,000
5 Cameo Rd
3bd2ba2,136 sqft
$394/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,205,000
40 Ferncroft Rd
3bd3ba2,040 sqft
$591/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,205,000
51 Faxon St
5bd4ba3,030 sqft
$398/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,208,000
24 Brow Ave
5bd4ba3,247 sqft
$372/sqftInvalid Date
What Drives Prices in Braintree
Full breakdownDecomposition of the $666,000 median price into its underlying components.
Land Value$110,786 (17%)
Structure & Quality$443,143 (67%)
School Premium$66,471 (10%)
Access & Commute Premium$80,652 (12%)
Prestige & Stability Premium-$35,053 (-5%)
1080
School Value Score
1190
Overall Value Score
The Braintree Vibe
Practical South Shore suburb with T access and shopping convenience
Braintree is South Shore practicality—Red Line end, massive mall, decent schools, and you're getting house with yard for Somerville condo money.
Highlights
🚇 Red Line terminus (Braintree station)
🏬 South Shore Plaza—biggest mall south of Boston
🚗 Routes 3, 93, and 128 all intersect here
💰 Best T access per dollar on South Shore
Who It's For
✓ Great for
- •South Shore commuters needing Red Line
- •Families wanting space and T access
- •Those who love South Shore Mall
- •Value seekers wanting transit options
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
- •You want top schools or prestige
- •You hate traffic and strip malls
- •You need quick Boston access
Demographics
Population38,829
Median Age41.3
Median Household Income$150,992
Work from Home15.2%
Professional Sector52.4%
Insider Tips
- 1.East Braintree near Weymouth is quieter
- 2.Red Line ride is long (45+ minutes to downtown)
- 3.Five Corners area has good restaurants and character