The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02185 sells for about $745,803, or $385 per square foot.
Prices are up +2% 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 $2,850 a month.
ZIP 02185 — Braintree
The housing market in 02185 remains competitive with low inventory and steady price appreciation, driven by its desirable location near Boston. While interest rates have moderated demand slightly, the limited supply of single-family homes continues to support high sale-to-list ratios. Buyers should expect a fast-paced environment with minimal room for negotiation on well-priced properties.
This area is ideal for families and professionals who commute to Boston, offering a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and robust transit connectivity.
Median prices moved up 2.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 1.5 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 2.9% · poverty 4.2% — 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 6.7%/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 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 02185, Norfolk County MA
Braintree generally experiences lower crime rates compared to the broader Boston metropolitan area, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by Braintree Public Schools, which maintains a strong reputation for academic performance and college readiness within the region.
The ZIP code faces a minor risk of flooding, with specific low-lying coastal and inland areas identified as having potential exposure to severe weather events.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to Boston and the presence of major retail hubs like the South Shore Plaza, alongside ongoing transit-oriented development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents benefit from direct access to the MBTA Red Line and Commuter Rail, providing efficient transit to downtown Boston, while highway access is facilitated by I-93 and Route 3.
The area features extensive recreational amenities including the Blue Hills Reservation nearby, various town parks, and proximity to coastal waterfront access.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by commuters seeking proximity to Boston and limited new supply.
The local economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and professional services, with significant employment spillover from the Boston financial and tech sectors.
The area is well-served by the MBTA Red Line and multiple bus routes, with major highway access via I-93 and Route 3.
Development is currently focused on transit-oriented housing projects near the Braintree MBTA station and commercial revitalization along the Route 37 corridor.
The Norfolk County assessment regime follows state-mandated full and fair cash value standards, updated annually.
Parcels are subject to Braintree Public School district taxes and regional water/sewer utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional coastal risk factors and standard New England weather exposure.
Massachusetts continues to see net domestic out-migration, though the Boston metro area remains a primary destination for international and professional talent.
Massachusetts is a non-judicial foreclosure state, requiring strict adherence to statutory notice periods and consumer protection laws.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home, including lead paint and septic systems.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.69.5 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.519.6 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.59.3 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.411.2 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.510 mi
- Fenway Park4.810.1 mi
- TD Garden4.610.6 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.616.2 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.59 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.97.9 mi
- Fenway Park4.810.1 mi
- Boston Common4.79.9 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.89.5 mi
- New England Aquarium4.49.9 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.510.1 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.89.5 mi
- Boston Public Library4.89.8 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.79.6 mi
- Museum of Science4.710.8 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.69.5 mi
- Boston Common4.79.9 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.47.5 mi
- Public Garden4.89.9 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.810.2 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.88.6 mi
- Hingham Shipyard Marinas4.54.7 mi
- MarineMax Boston4.22.4 mi
- Squantum Yacht Club4.54.2 mi
- Safe Harbor Sunset Bay4.67.7 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.97.9 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.63 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.910.3 mi
- George Wright4.57.6 mi
- William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park4.27.2 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.312.6 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.59.8 mi
- Quincy Market4.510.1 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.510.1 mi
- South Shore Plaza4.41.2 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.110.1 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.511.8 mi
- The Lounge3.410.3 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.111.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional shopping mall serving the South Shore.
Large state park offering hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation.
Local park featuring waterfront access and recreational fields.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.