The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02184 sells for about $715,000, or $384 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 27 days to sell, which is fast.
ZIP 02184 — Braintree
The 02184 housing market remains competitive with a median price of $715,000, reflecting a 10.5% year-over-year increase. Demand is supported by the area's transit connectivity and proximity to Boston, though inventory remains tight. Median rent and specific tax history figures were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is ideal for commuters seeking suburban living with rapid transit access to Boston, as well as families attracted to established school systems and local amenities.
Median prices moved up 10.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 27 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02184, Norfolk County MA
The area is served by Braintree Public Schools, which generally maintain a strong reputation within the South Shore region.
The area faces standard coastal New England climate risks, including potential for winter storm damage and localized flooding in low-lying zones.
Braintree serves as a major commercial hub for the South Shore, anchored by the South Shore Plaza and proximity to Boston via the MBTA Red Line.
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 at Braintree Station and proximity to I-93 and Route 3 for commuting into Boston.
The area features access to the Blue Hills Reservation, Pond Meadow Park, and various local golf courses, alongside extensive retail options at South Shore Plaza.
The rental market is characterized by high demand due to transit access, with limited vacancy and a mix of apartment complexes and single-family rentals.
The economy is driven by retail, healthcare, and professional services, with significant employment hubs located along the John Mahar Highway corridor.
The area is a key transit node, featuring the Braintree MBTA station (Red Line) and easy access to major highways including I-93 and Route 3.
Ongoing development focuses on mixed-use residential and commercial projects near the transit station and major highway interchanges.
Parcels are subject to Braintree municipal taxes and the Norfolk County regional service structure.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal proximity and regional weather patterns typical of the Massachusetts coastline.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and ZIP-Codes.com
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.610.5 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.518.3 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.510.4 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.411.1 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.511.1 mi
- Fenway Park4.810.9 mi
- TD Garden4.611.6 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.614.9 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.510 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.97 mi
- Fenway Park4.810.9 mi
- Boston Common4.710.9 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.810.3 mi
- New England Aquarium4.411 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.511.1 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.810.3 mi
- Boston Public Library4.810.7 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.710.4 mi
- Museum of Science4.711.8 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.610.5 mi
- Boston Common4.710.9 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.48.1 mi
- Public Garden4.810.9 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.811.1 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.89.1 mi
- Hingham Shipyard Marinas4.55.9 mi
- MarineMax Boston4.23.9 mi
- Squantum Yacht Club4.55.3 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.97 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.63.4 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.910.5 mi
- George Wright4.57.6 mi
- William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park4.27.8 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.510.7 mi
- Quincy Market4.511.1 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.511.1 mi
- South Shore Plaza4.41.5 mi
- Legacy Place4.48.6 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.111.3 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.513 mi
- The Lounge3.411.5 mi
- Boston Skydive Center530.9 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.112.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional shopping mall serving the South Shore.
Large state forest offering hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation.
A local park featuring walking trails and a pond.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).