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$924,566$279 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $318,000 on Jul 19, 2005

45 WATER ST

BRAINTREE, MA 02184
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,310 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$925K
$890K low$960K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$318,000 · Jul 19, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,222 (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.$723,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$342,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$381,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$970,615

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.0.17
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(7)

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.

E
Highlands Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
South Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Braintree High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 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%

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How this home compares

45 Water 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 84% of homes in Braintree 02184
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Braintree 02184
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Braintree 02184
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% 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
$353K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 84% 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$924,566
CheaperTypical $697,241Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$279
CheaperTypical $406Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area3,310 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,751 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 45 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBraintree 02184Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$924,56684% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2793% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than3,310 ft²93% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac23% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than195453% of homes44% of homes

About 45 Water St

How much is 45 Water St, Braintree, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 45 Water St, Braintree, MA is $924,566 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $889,582 to $959,550. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 45 Water St, Braintree, MA last sell?

45 Water St, Braintree, MA last sold on Jul 19, 2005 for $318,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 45 Water St, Braintree, MA?

45 Water St, Braintree, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,310 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 45 Water St, Braintree, MA built?

45 Water St, Braintree, MA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 45 Water St, Braintree, MA?

45 Water St, Braintree, MA is assigned to Highlands Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; South Middle School (middle), rated B+; 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 45 Water St, Braintree, MA compare to other homes in Braintree 02184?

Among the 11,600 homes in Braintree 02184, it is worth more than 84% of them ($924,566 against a typical $697,241), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($279 against a typical $406), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,310 ft² against a typical 1,751 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1954 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 69% 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 45 Water St, Braintree, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 45 Water St, Braintree, MA was $7,222. The county assessed it at $723,600.

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