For sale

$535,000

78 French Ave, Braintree, MA 02184

2beds

1,061sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1945

7,680 Square Feet Lot

$529,200 Zestimate^®

$504/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Nice sized lot

Great location in quiet Braintree neighborhood. Short walk to Braintree MBTA station(bus/red line) with local shops nearby. Nice sized lot. Siding 2018. Roof 2019. Boiler 2016. Water heater 2024. Laundry room pump 2026. Needs some updating but potential is there to make this property a wonderful home. All offers will be presented to owner on July 27. Make offer highest and best!!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Main

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access
Level: Main

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Living room

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access
Level: Main

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Sun Room, Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Doors: Storm Door(s)
Windows: Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,061
Total interior livable area: 1,061 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,061

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Attached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 3

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 7,680 Square Feet
Features: Gentle Sloping

Details

Parcel number: 12049
Zoning: B

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1945

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Braintree

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $504/sqft
Tax assessed value: $540,800
Annual tax amount: $5,440
Date on market: 7/13/2026
Listing terms: Lender Approval Required
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$529,200

$503,000 - $556,000

$2,645/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/14/2026	Listed for sale	$535,000-13%$504/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73549090 Report a problem
8/8/2024	Listing removed	$615,000$580/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73224246 Report a problem
4/16/2024	Listed for sale	$615,000$580/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73224246 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,168 +12.9%	$517,800 +7.2%
2024	$4,578 +6.3%	$482,900 +9.4%
2023	$4,308 +4.5%	$441,400 +6.5%
2022	$4,122 +9%	$414,300 +9.1%
2021	$3,780 +6.7%	$379,900 +5.8%
2020	$3,541 +7.9%	$359,100 +10.4%
2019	$3,281 +2.9%	$325,200 +7.5%
2018	$3,188 +1.1%	$302,500 +3.1%
2017	$3,152 +1.9%	$293,500 +4.2%
2016	$3,093	$281,700

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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