238 Liberty St Braintree — Photo 1 of 42
Recent Drop: $250,000
$995,000
Investment Analysis — 238 Liberty St
Braintree, MA 02184
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 3-bedroom in 02184 carries an estimated $3,310/mo in gross rent — about a 2.42% cap rate and $24,054/yr in estimated NOI at the $995,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
3
Baths
2
SqFt
2,618
Style
Single Family
Built
1941
Welcome to 238 Liberty Street, nestled in a peaceful Braintree neighborhood just moments past Pond Meadow Park. This charming Cape-style home perfectly blends timeless character with everyday comfort. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this well-maintained home is situated on an oversized double lot, providing lots of outdoor space for entertaining, 5 Patios, gardening, 2 storage sheds and future possibilities may offer potential for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), subject to buyer due diligence and local requirements. A new roof, new siding, windows, and 2 brand new bathrooms, 3 fireplaces with 2 on the first floor and 1 in the basement, large laundry room along with all the updates and upgrades, adds to the home's value and peace of mind. This home offers a peaceful neighborhood feel with the elementary school around the corner, easy access to local amenities, and is perfect for commuting with being only 12 miles to Boston and 50 miles to the cape. Another advantage to buying in Braintree is BELD their own private electric department that’s cost is lower than the surrounding towns & 27% lower than the national average .
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,618 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 7,000 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
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Gas Water Heater • Tankless Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Refrigerator
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Living Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood
Dining Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood
Family Room
Lvl BasementFlooring - Hardwood
Primary Bedroom
Lvl SecondCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2
Lvl SecondBedroom 3
Lvl BasementCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1
Lvl FirstBathroom - Full
Bathroom 2
Lvl SecondBathroom - Full
Property History
$995,000
Was $1,045,000
Aug 29, 2026
MLS® 73560546
$1,045,000
Was $1,245,000
Aug 19, 2026
MLS® 73560546
$1,245,000
Aug 6, 2026
MLS® 73560546
$374,900
Jun 3, 2010
MLS® 71041272
$374,900
Mar 3, 2010
MLS® 71041272
Listing Agent: Maura Brennick
Listing Office: TLC Real Estate
MLS® Number: 73560546