68 French Avenue, Braintree MA 02184

Braintree, MA 02184
$272,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,749
Sq Ft
$156
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1941
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
52
Days on Market
Sold 2001 Listed Oct 5, 2001 • MLS# 30549654 Copied! • Updated Dec 31, 2001

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $292,900
Final Sale Price: $272,000
Difference: $20,900 (-7.1%)
Performance Metrics
92.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
52
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $167
Sale $/sq ft: $156
This property sold for $156 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 52 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$156/sq ft
Area Median
$464/sq ft
Difference
66.3%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

STATELY COLONIAL CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD OF THAYER ACADEMY AND THE FRENCH HOUSE. NEWER HEAT & 100AMP ELECTRIC,HARDWOOD FLRS THROUGHOUT, WALK TO T,SHOPS,LIBRARY. START PACKING! O.H.SAT&SUN 10/6,10/7 1-3

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

66%
Price Range
85
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73593064
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 20, 2026
$799,000
MLS #73593064 - Active
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Sold
Dec 7, 2001
$272,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 85
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Listed for Sale
Oct 5, 2001
$279,900
Original listing
Agent: Stephen Richmond Office: Century 21 Network/ Richmond Associates

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2001 $2,073 $165,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,073
Tax Year 2001
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$165,200

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1941
Living Area 1,749 sq ft
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Partial
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features None
Total Spaces 4
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $2,073
Assessed Value $165,200
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 53 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1941
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,749 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Partial
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1941
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping
School District
Braintree School District local
A
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.0% Low
1.0% Suspensions 0.3% In-School
↓ 4.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

9 schools
Cardinal Cushing Centers School - Braintree
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
JRI Granite Academy School
2.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Meetinghouse Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-05
A
Hollis School
0.7 mi | #120 of 825 | Score: 58.2
Dropped 1 spots from last year
+0 above state avg
330 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
B
Archie T Morrison School
1.3 mi | #401 of 825 | Score: 47.7
Dropped 64 spots from last year
-10.5 below state avg
324 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
A
Mary E Flaherty School
1.4 mi | #113 of 825 | Score: 58.5
Dropped 40 spots from last year
+0.3 above state avg
306 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
A-
Liberty School
1.4 mi | #188 of 825 | Score: 55.6
Improved 49 spots from last year
-2.6 below state avg
365 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
B+
Donald Ross School
1.8 mi | #269 of 825 | Score: 51.7
Dropped 61 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
212 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
A-
Highlands School
1.9 mi | #197 of 825 | Score: 54.9
Dropped 111 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
318 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A-
East Middle School
1.2 mi | #87 of 352 | Score: 50.9
Improved 37 spots from last year
-7.3 below state avg
966 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
South Shore SDA School
1.2 mi
Grades 01-08
A
South Middle School
1.5 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Improved 2 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
653 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
Lumen Verum Academy
2.0 mi
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

5 schools
Thayer Academy
0.3 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Braintree High School
0.8 mi | #46 of 346 | Score: 68.4
Improved 24 spots from last year
+10.2 above state avg
1,584 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,344 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
Archbishop Williams High School
1.6 mi
17 sports • 1,360 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Triangle, Inc. School to Career
1.9 mi
Grades 09-12
CATS Academy Boston
2.4 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

68 French Avenue, Braintree MA 02184

Braintree, MA 02184

Listing Information

Listing Agent Stephen Richmond
Listing Office Century 21 Network/ Richmond Associates
Office Phone 617-773-7676
Agent MLS ID BB905160
Office MLS ID BB9825
Listing Data Updated Dec 31, 2001 3:18 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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