Welcome to this inviting single-level home in one of Braintree’s most sought-after neighborhoods , minutes from South Shore Plaza shopping, dining, and commuter routes. Set on a generous .25-acre lot, this 3 beds with a possibility for a 4th bedroom, 1 bath home is a fantastic opportunity for you to make this your own. Two major updates are already done: a roof just 1 year old and replacement windows within the past 10 years. The single-level layout offers easy, functional living, plus a versatile bonus room ideal for a home office, playroom, or guest space. Outside, enjoy a spacious, fully fenced backyard - great for gatherings, gardening, or play space. A quiet, peaceful setting adds to the appeal with easy access to shopping, dining, and commuter routes. A wonderful opportunity to create your dream home in a convenient Braintree location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
10,799 sq ftLot Size
$485Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Marissa Amin• Amo Realty - Boston City Properties
North Braintree, located between Quincy and Weymouth, is a residential and commuter-friendly Braintree neighborhood with a rail corridor edge and a low-rise, tree-lined streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Granite Street and West Street area, where small storefronts, service counters, and everyday errands create a steady, local rhythm. Community pillars include the South Shore Plaza for shopping and dining, the AMC Braintree 10 for movie nights, and the historic General Sylvanus Thayer Birthplace for a quieter cultural note. Housing reads as classic Greater Boston—Cape and Colonial forms mixed with mid-century ranches and tidy multifamily blocks. Side streets feel calm, while Route 3 and the Red Line keep the pace practical. Nearby green space at Pond Meadow Park adds a wooded counterpoint to the commercial corridors.
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Market insights
34 Joseph · $615,000
DAYS ON MARKET
51 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$615,000
Median sale price in this area is $852,952. (39% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bonus room
Fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
Master bedroom located on the first floor
Bedroom 2 located on the first floor
Bedroom 3 located on the first floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the first floor
Kitchen
Kitchen located on the first floor
Heating & cooling
Radiant heating (oil)
Wall cooling unit(s)
Exterior features
Fenced/enclosed yard
Quarter-acre lot
Home design
Single family residence
Entry level on the first floor
Parking
Off-street paved parking for 2 vehicles
2 open parking spaces
Construction
Built as recorded in public records
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community has public transportation, shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, highway access, and public schools
Other
Listing excludes seller's personal items and microwave
Electricity and solar
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NICE WOODED LOT. CLOSE TO SOUTH SHORE PLAZA AND BUS LINE.GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYER. THIS IS A FIXER UPPER! SUBJECT TO SELLER SUITABLE HOUSEING
Public Records
Dec 20, 1989
Sold
$130,000
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,445 (+4.8%)
$299,500 + $155,900
$455,400
2022
$4,243 (+9.4%)
$270,500 + $155,900
$426,400
2021
$3,880 (+7.0%)
$244,400 + $145,500
$389,900
2020
$3,626 (+5.3%)
$222,200 + $145,500
$367,700
2019
$3,445 (+3.1%)
$212,500 + $128,900
$341,400
2018
$3,340 (+1.2%)
$193,200 + $123,700
$316,900
2017
$3,299 (+2.0%)
$183,500 + $123,700
$307,200
2016
$3,234 (+16.5%)
$173,900 + $120,600
$294,500
2014
$2,776 (+2.8%)
$139,100 + $104,000
$243,100
2013
$2,701
$139,100 + $104,000
$243,100
2012
$2,702 (+2.9%)
$154,600 + $104,000
$258,600
2011
$2,627 (+1.6%)
$152,600 + $104,900
$257,500
2010
$2,586 (+1.1%)
$160,400 + $107,000
$267,400
2009
$2,558
$169,100 + $113,200
$282,300
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,268
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,268
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
20599
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Historical weather
Braintree, MA • 02184
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 9% for direct sun exposure in Braintree. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 34 Joseph
$604,222
$11K under list price of $615K
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