Sold Jun 17, 2026$719,000
Active Under Contract
42 Howard St
Braintree, MA 02184
$749,900
4Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
3,223Square feet
1900Year built
Residential · Active Under Contract · MLS #73566474
Listing Courtesy of Preferred Properties Realty, LLC | Jim "Wojo" Wojciechowski
MLS PIN data
About this home
Welcome to this charming Colonial offering 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, and 2 full baths, with a wonderful layout that provides plenty of space for family, entertaining, and everyday living. The country kitchen features a fireplace, granite countertops, and recessed lighting. The formal dining room offers two built-in hutches, while the living room features a large picture window that brings in plenty of natural light. The huge family room is truly a standout feature, with a wood/pellet stove, two built-ins, a bookcase, and a convenient butler's pantry. This room overlooks the spacious backyard and provides an inviting gathering space for family and friends. The first floor also offers a bedroom, making this home particularly versatile for those who want first-floor living, a guest room, or a home office. You'll also find a 3-season porch with sliders, a full bath, and a welcoming foyer with convenient space to hang your coats. Hardwood floors are featured in just about every room, adding warmth and character throughout the home. The second floor features three additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a convenient nook that could be used as a reading area, study space, or home office. The walkout basement offers a game room with recessed lighting, providing even more space for recreation and entertaining. Outside, enjoy a spectacular backyard complete with a patio, fire pit, and shed, perfect for outdoor entertaining, summer gatherings, or relaxing around the fire. The property also includes a 2-car garage. Braintree is commuter easy, unbeatable transit options, it's conveniently located close to MBTA, the Route 3 and I-93 highway. Shopping, the South Shore Plaza is just minutes away, Schools, Donald Ross Elementary is just 0.3 miles away. At this location everything is at your fingertips. Showings begin at the FIRST OPEN HOUSE Sunday, August 23rd, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Come see this charming Colonial and discover everything this wonderful home and that Braintree has to offer. I look forward to seeing you there!
Property information
Details at a glance
Interior
- Rooms
- 9
- Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- 1
Building
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1900
- Garage
- 2
- Parking
- 5
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter, Granite
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities
- Lot size
- 0.19 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- B
Financial
- Annual taxes
- $6,254
- Assessment year
- 2026
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MetricThis propertyBraintree
List price$749,900$699,0007% above local
Price / sq ft$233$39842% below local
Days on market143863% below local
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