Welcome to 53 Cranmore Rd, a custom-built in 2021 this modern farmhouse is nestled in the highly sought-after Braintree Highlands neighborhood! Combining high-end architectural design with functional living, this turn-key home offers striking curb appeal featuring white board-and-batten siding, crisp black trim accents, a 1-car garage, and a welcoming covered front porch. Inside, the chef’s kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring dramatic black cabinetry, warm brass hardware and pendant lighting, polished quartz countertops, a full-wall subway tile backsplash, and a spacious center island with seating. The main level flows effortlessly into versatile living & entertaining areas, including a light-filled bonus room equipped with a mini-split systemideal for a lounge, media room, or home office. The flexible floor plan offers 4+ bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including a primary suite designed for relaxation with a deep Jacuzzi tub. Head up to the finished walk-up attic to discover bonus space perfect for a media room, home gym, or playroom. All located in a established Braintree Highlands Location setting close to top-rated Braintree amenities, major commuter routes (Rt-3/Rt-93), and MBTA transit choice Custom Architecture: Modern farmhouse style featuring board & batten accents, black-framed windows, and a paved walkway. Minutes to South Braintree Square dining, daily conveniences, and top regional retail at South Shore Plaza.
Braintree Highlands, located between Quincy and Weymouth, is a residential and commuter-friendly Braintree neighborhood with wooded hillsides and a low-key, small-center feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Washington Street and Elm Street corridor, where local storefronts and everyday errands cluster along a steady stream of traffic. Classic New England colonials and mid-century splits sit on curving streets that rise toward the Blue Hills’ edge. The South Shore Plaza area adds a polished retail backdrop without changing the Highlands’ quieter blocks. Nearby trailheads and playing fields keep the landscape active year-round. MBTA access at Braintree Station ties the Highlands to Boston while keeping the streetscape suburban in scale.
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Market insights
53 Cranmore Rd · $1,399,900
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,399,900
Median sale price in this area is $780,137. (44% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
20% 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
Open floorplan
Recessed lighting throughout
Closets
Pantry
Play room
Study
Den
Walk-up attic
Insulated doors
Insulated windows
Total of 14 rooms
Full basement
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second floor with walk-in closet and pendant lighting
Additional bedrooms on second and third floors (bedrooms feature closets and recessed lighting)
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Master bathroom present
Bathrooms feature stone/ceramic tile flooring
One bathroom with double vanity, tub and separate shower stall and a jacuzzi/whirlpool soaking tub
Other baths include tiled tubs and standard tubs
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Hardwood floors in kitchen
Open to adjacent living/dining areas
Exterior access from kitchen
Plumbed for icemaker
Range
Dishwasher
Electric water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry on second floor with washer hookup and electric dryer hookup
Laundry room finished with stone/ceramic tile flooring (approx. 6x7)
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in main living areas and kitchen
Tile flooring in bathrooms and laundry
Wall-to-wall carpet in some bedrooms
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating (propane)
Central air conditioning
200+ amp electrical service
Exterior features
Porch
Composite deck
Patio
Rain gutters
Exterior storage
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade finished living area present (3,504 total building area)
Property renovated since original construction
White exterior color
Level lot
Parking
Attached garage (garage faces side) with garage door opener — 1 garage space
One covered space
Six open/off-street paved parking spaces
Paved driveway
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle and metal roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electric service
Gas range hookup
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Icemaker connection
HOA & community
Community amenities include public transportation access, shopping, pool, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, laundromat, private and public schools
Other
Lot size approximately 0.34 acre
Public road frontage on paved public road
Electricity and solar
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Three bedroom ranch in the heart of the Braintree Highlands is a great starter home and with a little bit of creativity, sweat equity, paint, and Personalization this home will shine like a Diamond. Offering Eat in kitchen and a separate dining room to gather with family and friends. Living room with wood burning fireplace and hardwoods, three bedrooms with hardwoods too, Just give them a good Buff! Family room/bedroom addition added in 2003 with a second full bath and first floor laundry . Unfinished Basement allows for potential expansion. Central Air conditioning throughout. Close to highway, schools, and shopping. Home does need some Updating. ***Estate Sale, being sold “As is” ***
MLS PIN #60320493
Aug 31, 2001
Listing Removed
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Mar 4, 1996
Listed
$147,900
$42/sq ft
BRAINTREE HIGHLANDS !!! THIS ONE WONT LAST !!!RANCH WITH PR ETTY NEW KITCHEN, NEW WINDOWS & DOORSALL HARDWOOD FLOORS... SUPER LOT AND NEIGHBORHOODBATH TILES NEEDS SOME WORK, REST J UST PAINT AND PAPERPRICE REFLECTS WORK 2 B DONE, DISCLOSURES
Public Records
Sep 6, 1996
Sold
$175,900
$50/sq ft
MLS PIN #50320493
Apr 22, 1996
Sold
$147,900
$42/sq ft
Mar 19, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Mar 5, 1996
Listed
$154,900
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,488 (+1.8%)
$345,300 + $524,400
$869,700
2022
$8,341 (+67.9%)
$313,900 + $524,400
$838,300
2021
$4,968 (+0.9%)
$264,700 + $234,600
$499,300
2020
$4,923 (+2.9%)
$264,700 + $234,600
$499,300
2019
$4,783 (+5.1%)
$264,700 + $209,300
$474,000
2018
$4,550 (+3.1%)
$230,200 + $201,500
$431,700
2017
$4,412 (+4.4%)
$209,300 + $201,500
$410,800
2016
$4,226 (+8.5%)
$188,300 + $196,600
$384,900
2014
$3,894 (+2.8%)
$169,500 + $171,500
$341,000
2013
$3,789 (+0.8%)
$169,500 + $171,500
$341,000
2012
$3,760 (+4.9%)
$188,300 + $171,500
$359,800
2011
$3,583 (+4.6%)
$188,300 + $163,000
$351,300
2010
$3,426 (+2.2%)
$188,300 + $166,000
$354,300
2009
$3,353
$198,800 + $171,300
$370,100
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,504
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,504
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
24155
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Local insights from Redfin agents
Braintree's housing market is shifting. Single-family prices rose 5.35% to $842,417, with sales up 22%. Condo prices rose 4.98% to $500,779, but sales fell 5%. Condos now take 45 days to sell and price changes jumped 169%. Sellers should price...
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This home ranks in the top 28% for direct sun exposure in Braintree. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 53 Cranmore Rd
$1,377,620
$22K under list price of $1.40M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $620K to $1.4M.