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$812,706$543 / 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 $384,000 on May 17, 2004

281 RIVER ST

BRAINTREE, MA 02184
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,496 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
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

$813K
$770K low$856K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$384,000 · May 17, 2004
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.$412,706
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$330,165
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.50%
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.$400,000
LEADER BANK NA · recorded Jun 25, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,955 (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.$696,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$348,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$348,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$728,935

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.Colonial
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(4)

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 · 0.1 mi
E
Hollis Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Braintree High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

281 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 70% of homes in Braintree 02184
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Braintree 02184
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Braintree 02184
  • Older than 68% 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 70% 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$812,706
CheaperTypical $707,894Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$543
CheaperTypical $410Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,496 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,744 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 281 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBraintree 02184Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$812,70670% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54393% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,496 ft²36% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac11% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than194337% of homes32% of homes

About 281 River St

How much is 281 River St, Braintree, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 River St, Braintree, MA is $812,706 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $769,792 to $855,620. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 River St, Braintree, MA last sell?

281 River St, Braintree, MA last sold on May 17, 2004 for $384,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 River St, Braintree, MA?

281 River St, Braintree, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,496 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 281 River St, Braintree, MA built?

281 River St, Braintree, MA was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 River St, Braintree, MA?

281 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 281 River St, Braintree, MA compare to other homes in Braintree 02184?

Among the 11,600 homes in Braintree 02184, it is worth more than 70% of them ($812,706 against a typical $707,894), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($543 against a typical $410), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,496 ft² against a typical 1,744 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1943 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 59% 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 281 River St, Braintree, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 River St, Braintree, MA was $6,955. The county assessed it at $696,900.

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