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$856,377$406 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $455,000 on Dec 13, 2013

251 RIVER ST

BRAINTREE, MA 02184
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,108 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$856K
$815K low$898K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$455,000 · Dec 13, 2013
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$166,377
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$133,102
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.83%
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.$435,000
CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK · R · recorded Dec 7, 2020
2nd 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.$255,000
ROCKLAND TRUST CO

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,873 (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.$788,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$386,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$402,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$881,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(12)

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 · 0.2 mi
E
Hollis Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 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.Owner occupied
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

251 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.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Braintree 02184
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Braintree 02184
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Norfolk County

What homes are worth in Braintree 02184

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$344K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 76% 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.

Estimated value$856,377
CheaperTypical $707,894Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$406
CheaperTypical $410Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area2,108 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,744 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 251 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBraintree 02184Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$856,37776% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40648% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than2,108 ft²68% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac45% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than194034% of homes31% of homes

About 251 River St

How much is 251 River St, Braintree, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 251 River St, Braintree, MA is $856,377 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $814,717 to $898,037. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 251 River St, Braintree, MA last sell?

251 River St, Braintree, MA last sold on Dec 13, 2013 for $455,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 251 River St, Braintree, MA?

251 River St, Braintree, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,108 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 251 River St, Braintree, MA built?

251 River St, Braintree, MA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 251 River St, Braintree, MA?

251 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 251 River St, Braintree, MA compare to other homes in Braintree 02184?

Among the 11,600 homes in Braintree 02184, it is worth more than 76% of them ($856,377 against a typical $707,894), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($406 against a typical $410), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,108 ft² against a typical 1,744 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1940 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 63% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 251 River St, Braintree, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 251 River St, Braintree, MA was $7,873. The county assessed it at $788,900.

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