7 Arbutus Avenue, Braintree, MA 02184
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$700,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1855 SQFT
0.18 Acre
HOA: N/A

Property Description

Situated on a corner lot within Braintree’s most desirable Highlands neighborhood, this picture-perfect and iconic Cape is long admired for its heart-warming curb appeal, beautiful gardens, many trellises and white picket fences. This home, "lives large," due to its unexpected and flexible floor plan encompassing a sun-filled heated breeze way, proper dining and fireplaced living rooms, 2 baths/one on each floor and heated bonus room in the lower level. There’s even a hidden home office/extra room tucked into the eaves of the primary bedroom! A freshly painted interior, immaculate hardwood floors, welcoming entry vestibule and classic Cape details will spark your imagination and desire to make this lovely house Your Home. Meticulously cared for inside and out, windows, heat/hot water, plumbing and more have been updated throughout decades of cherished ownership. Unsurpassed convenience; steps to MBTA bus and major commuting routes, Red Line/two Commuter Rail stations, easily accessed.

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Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Conservation Area
  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Laundromat
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11'10"X11'5"
  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Range
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14'5"X11'1"
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 7'1"X4'1"
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 6'11"X6'8"
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16'10"X13'5"
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 16'7"X12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12'5"X11'6"
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17'5"X13'5"
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Laundry Room Features: Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Partially Finished

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Hot Water Radiators, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: None, Window AC
  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers
  • Energy Features: Insulated Doors, Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 5

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1855
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1949
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Cleared, Corner, Fenced/Enclosed, Gentle Slope, Level
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Storage Shed
  • Road Type: Public, Publicly Maint.

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73509427
  • Last Updated: 04/30/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown
  • Terms: Contract for Deed

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
04/29/2026New$700,000$377MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Melissa Garlisi, Keller Williams Realty Signature Properties
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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