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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $790,000 on May 8, 2020

234 RIVER ST

BRAINTREE, MA 02184
8
Beds
2
Baths
2,707 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$790,000 · May 8, 2020
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$163,000
METRO CREDIT UNION · 6.48% 1 · recorded Jul 10, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,743 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$976,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$424,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$551,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
East Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Hollis Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Braintree High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Braintree School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02184These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,764
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,454 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118,419
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,591
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

234 River St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Braintree 02184
  • Older than 88% of homes in Braintree 02184

How it measures up in Braintree 02184

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Braintree 02184.

Living area2,707 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,744 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 234 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBraintree 02184Norfolk County
Living areabigger than2,707 ft²85% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac64% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than191012% of homes13% of homes

About 234 River St

When did 234 River St, Braintree, MA last sell?

234 River St, Braintree, MA last sold on May 8, 2020 for $790,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 234 River St, Braintree, MA?

234 River St, Braintree, MA has 8 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,707 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 234 River St, Braintree, MA built?

234 River St, Braintree, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 234 River St, Braintree, MA?

234 River St, Braintree, MA is assigned to East Middle School (middle), rated B-; Hollis Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Braintree High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Braintree School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 234 River St, Braintree, MA compare to other homes in Braintree 02184?

Among the 11,600 homes in Braintree 02184, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,707 ft² against a typical 1,744 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1910 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 234 River St, Braintree, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 234 River St, Braintree, MA was $9,743. The county assessed it at $976,300.

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