Contingent
39 Fountain St, Braintree, MA
Braintree · MA 02184
- $650,000
- Price
- 4
- Beds
- 2.5
- Baths
- 1718
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1873
Lot size:
9,980 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot:
$378 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
1 Off Street Space
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Electric, AC
About this home
Welcome to a truly special property with history, character, space, & tremendous potential. Built in 1873 & lovingly owned by the same family for 3 generations, this 4 bedroom, 2.5-bath home is ready for its next chapter—& offers the opportunity to create something uniquely your own in one of the South Shore’s most sought-after communities. Inside, the home is filled w character. The spacious kitchen features a large eat-in area that naturally becomes the heart of the home, while the finished basement provides valuable additional space for a playroom, home office, gym, media room, hobby area, or whatever best fits your lifestyle. The real opportunity continues outside. A substantial 28' x 36' outbuilding w its own electrical breaker offers an incredible amount of flexibility & future potential. Whether you envision a workshop, studio, home business, creative space, recreation area, serious storage, or a future ADU, this oversized structure gives you options that are increasingly hard to find. With vision & some thoughtful updates, it could become one of the property's most valuable & distinctive features. The outdoor space is equally inviting, with an above-ground pool surrounded by custom decking—perfect for summer entertaining, relaxing afternoons, & making memories at home. This property does need work, but for the right buyer, that is where the opportunity lies. Bring your ideas, your vision, & your creativity to restore & personalize a home that has already stood for more than 150 years. Rather than starting with a blank slate, you have the chance to preserve the character & history of an established home while creating a space that works beautifully for the future.Situated in the heart of Braintree, you are close to the commuter rail, shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, major highways, & everyday conveniences, with easy access to Boston & the South Shore. Braintree offers the ideal blend of community, convenience, & connectivity—making it a wonderful place to put down roots & a location that continues to be highly desirable.History, location, land, space, and potential—this property offers the opportunity to create something truly special in a community where people want to call home. After three generations, this beloved property is ready for its next owner to restore, reimagine, and write the next chapter.
Neighborhood & Transit
39 Fountain St, Braintree · MA 02184
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
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Braintree Red Commuter Rail 3 routes 0.46 mi
- CapeFLYER
- Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Kingston Line
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 77 days
- Listing Price:
- $650,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $378
- Tax Assessment:
- $653,400 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $548 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 1,718 Sq.Ft
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate, Main Level, Deck - Exterior, Slider, Lighting - Overhead, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 7
- Above grade area
- 1718
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Electric Baseboard, Individual
- Heating Zone
- 1
- Cooling
- Individual
- Cooling Zones
- 0
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 9,980 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Wooded, Easements, Gentle Slope, Level
- Exterior Features
- Porch, Deck, Patio, Pool - Above Ground, Screens
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 0 Parking Spaces
- Off Street Parking
- 1 Parking Space, On Street Without Permit
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Unknown
- Siding
- Vinyl
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- First Floor
- Living room dimensions
- 16X16
- Living room features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
- Family room level
- Basement
- Family room features
- Closet, Flooring - Laminate
- Kitchen dimensions
- 10X18
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 13X15
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 11X12
- Bedroom 2 features
- Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 level
- First Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 10X11
- Bedroom 3 features
- Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Beadboard
- Bedroom 4 level
- First Floor
- Bedroom 4 dimensions
- 12X12
- Bedroom 4 features
- Closet, Flooring - Laminate
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
- Bathroom 3 level
- Basement
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Laminate
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Stacy Howe
- Listing office
- Coldwell Banker Realty - Easton
- MLS PIN #
- 73565857
- Disclosure
- Home to be sold in as in condition- seller will not be making any repairs/updates prior to closing. Seller will be taking select plants. Easements are for neighbors drainage.Room measurements are estimates- buyer due diligence. Hot tub condition unknown.