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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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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusUnder Agreement
  • Bathroom2
  • Contingency Inspection
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Lot Features Corner Lot, Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Parcel Number 14985

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $626,100
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$6,248

School Information

  • High School Braintree / Blue Hills Reg Tec
  • Junior HighSouth Middle

Parking

  • Parking Spaces5
  • Covered Spaces 1
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First,7.11 x 4.11
  • Bathroom 2 Second,6.9 x 6.7
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Bedroom 2 Second,16.6 x 12
  • Bedroom 3 Main, First,12.4 x 11.5
  • Dining Room First,14.4 x 11.1
  • Full Bath2
  • Kitchen First,11.8 x 11.4
  • Living Room First,17.4 x 13.4
  • Main Level Bedrooms 1
  • Master Bedroom Second,16.8
  • Office Second,13.4 x 13.1

Basic Information

  • List Price$700,000
  • MLS Number73509427
  • Modification Date05/19/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • PurchaseContractDate05/05/2026

Location

  • NeighborhoodBraintree Highlands
  • SubdivisionBraintree Highlands / South Braintree
  • Address7 Arbutus Avenue
  • Building Number7
  • CountyNorfolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetArbutus Avenue
  • TownBraintree
  • Zip02184

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementFull, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Door Features French Doors, Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter
  • Garage Spaces1
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio
  • Property StyleCape
  • Rooms8
  • Utilities For Electric Range
  • Window Features Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Year Built1949
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.18

Interior

  • Flooring
    • Flooring - Hardwood
    • Flooring - Vinyl
    • Hardwood
    • Laminate
    • Tile
    • Vinyl
  • Interior Features
    • Bonus Room
    • Breezeway
    • Closet
    • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Home Office
    • Sun Room
    • Vestibule

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Fenced Yard
    • Fruit Trees
    • Garden
    • Patio
    • Professional Landscaping
    • Rain Gutters
    • Screens
    • Storage
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Circuit Breakers
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,855
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 1,855
  • Lot Size Square Feet 7,980
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Laundromat
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedWater Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Green Energy Efficient Thermostat

Other

  • Date Listed04/29/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count2

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Listed by Melissa Garlisi of Keller Williams Realty Signature Properties

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