The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01057 sells for about $728,859, or $415 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $874 a month.
ZIP 01057 — Monson
The Braintree housing market remains highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. Demand is driven by the town's strong school system and its strategic location for commuters heading into Boston. While price growth has moderated compared to previous years, the market remains resilient due to limited supply.
Braintree is ideal for family buyers seeking high-quality schools and professionals who commute to Boston, offering a suburban lifestyle with urban connectivity.
Median prices moved up 1.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.0% · poverty 8.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 02184, Norfolk County MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Braintree maintains a crime rate generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type. Regional comparisons indicate it remains a relatively safe suburban community within the Greater Boston area.
The Braintree Public Schools district is highly regarded, consistently performing above state averages in standardized testing and college readiness metrics.
The area faces moderate risks from coastal storm surges and heavy precipitation events, with specific flood-prone zones managed by local zoning and FEMA mapping.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to Boston and a robust local retail sector, anchored by the South Shore Plaza and various corporate office parks along the I-93 corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by the Town of Braintree based on fair market value, with rates set annually to meet municipal budget requirements; there are no special MUD or PID districts common in other states.
Residents benefit from excellent access to Boston via the MBTA Red Line and the I-93/Route 3 highway interchange, making it a prime location for commuters.
The area features extensive recreational amenities including the Blue Hills Reservation nearby, multiple town parks, and the major retail hub of South Shore Plaza.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by the town's accessibility to Boston and limited new multi-family supply.
The economy is diverse, anchored by retail, healthcare, and professional services, with significant employment provided by the South Shore Plaza and local municipal operations.
Braintree is a major transit hub featuring an MBTA Red Line station and direct access to the I-93 and Route 3 highway corridors.
Development is focused on transit-oriented residential projects near the MBTA station and the modernization of existing commercial corridors.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal property taxes and the Braintree Public Schools district; no special utility or hospital districts apply.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional coastal hazard risks, requiring standard homeowners coverage with potential flood insurance add-ons.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profiles for Braintree Town, MA.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Six Flags New England4.216 mi
- Sonny's Place4.510.5 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Holyoke4.118.1 mi
- Spare Time Vernon4.518.9 mi
- Funcity Trampoline and Adventure Park4.114.5 mi
- Six Flags New England4.216 mi
- The Big E4.515.9 mi
- Eastern States Exposition4.516 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.110.6 mi
- Big E Gate 14.616.3 mi
- Old Sturbridge Village4.710.9 mi
- Sonny's Place4.510.5 mi
- Bigelow Hollow State Park4.610.6 mi
- Lupa Zoo4.412.2 mi
- Interskate 91 South4.39.6 mi
- Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame4.514.3 mi
- Old Sturbridge Village4.710.9 mi
- Springfield Armory National Historic Site4.814.2 mi
- Springfield Museums4.714.4 mi
- The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum4.714.4 mi
- Bigelow Hollow State Park4.610.6 mi
- Thousand Trails Sturbridge3.611 mi
- Leadmine Mountain Trail (Main Entrance)4.711.2 mi
- Westville Recreation Area4.712.6 mi
- Spectacle Pond Recreation Area4.68.3 mi
- Brunelle's Marina4.419.6 mi
- GREATHORSE4.86.5 mi
- Twin Hills Country Club4.612.1 mi
- Cold Spring Country Club4.312.4 mi
- Veterans Memorial Golf Course4.510.2 mi
- Cedar Knob Golf Course4.411 mi
- Burlington4.39.9 mi
- Randall's Farm4.710.9 mi
- Big Y4.49.6 mi
- Rice Fruit Farm4.46.8 mi
- Big Y4.36.5 mi
- Bradley International Airport4.421.8 mi
- Worcester Regional Airport4.625.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional shopping mall serving the South Shore.
Large state park offering hiking, skiing, and scenic views.
Popular waterfront park with recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.