Property Description

**Offers, if any, due Monday 08/31 at 1pm EST.** Welcome to 55 Academy Street, a rare chance to settle into one of Braintree’s most coveted neighborhoods, just steps from Thayer Academy. This well-cared-for Colonial is packed with character and is ready for its next owner. Enter into the large front-facing sunroom, perfect for morning coffee and a good book, from there you are greeted by original woodwork, a spacious living and dining area with gorgeous hardwood floors and a sightline all the way to the back of the main floor. Off the living area you'll find a second dining space, the main floor's half bath, and a bright kitchen overlooking the backyard. Just off the kitchen is a large rear deck, perfect for entertaining, with stairs down to the yard and direct access to the driveway and detached garage. Upstairs features three bedrooms, including the spacious primary bedroom, along with the home’s full bathroom and more period details. Downstairs, the full basement houses the washer and dryer alongside abundant storage space.You simply cannot beat this location in Braintree, close to Hollis Elementary, South Braintree Square, and French's Common, with easy access to the Red Line, I-93, and Route 3. Opportunities in this neighborhood rarely come along. Don't miss your chance!

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Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Dishwasher, Range
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Laundry Room Features: Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Steam
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, for Electric Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Improved Driveway, Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 4

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1411
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1927
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Porch
  • Road Type: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73568275
  • Last Updated: 08/30/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
08/26/2026New$699,000$495MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Justin Rollo, Signal Real Estate
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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