78 French Ave, Braintree, MA, 02184
About This Home
Back on Market- buyers cold feet!! Great location in quiet Braintree neighborhood. Short walk to Braintree MBTA station(bus/red line) with local shops nearby. Nice sized lot. Siding 2018. Roof 2019. Boiler 2016. Water heater 2024. Laundry room pump 2026. Needs some updating but potential is there to make this property a wonderful home.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Bedroom2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access
- Level: Main
Features
- Sun Room,Internet Available - Broadband,High Speed Internet
- Door features: Storm Door(s)
- Window features: Picture,Insulated Windows,Screens
- Flooring: Vinyl,Carpet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Finished area above ground: 1,061
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,061
- Total interior livable area: 1,061 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Living Room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Details
- Parcel number: 12049
- Zoning: B
Features
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters,Screens,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 7,680 sqft
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached,Storage,Workshop in Garage,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,705 | $32,460 |
| Home Insurance * | $146 | $1,752 |
| Property Taxes | $440 | $5,280 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $3,645 | $43,740 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-16 | Pending sale | $535,000 |
| 2026-08-12 | Listed for sale | $535,000 |
| 2026-08-08 | Pending sale | $535,000 |
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $535,000 |
| 2024-08-08 | Listing removed | $615,000 |
| 2024-04-16 | Listed for sale | $615,000 |
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