An extraordinary blend of grandeur and comfort, the Edwin Emerson House holds court on a meticulous corner lot in the Thayer Academy neighborhood. With twelve rooms there is plenty of room to craft the floorplan to suit your lifestyle. You'll fall for the period detail in the grand living room and dining room, while the cozy family room, crisp state of the art kitchen and rambling heated four-season porch anchor the first floor. First floor suite with full bath and laundry provides a unique opportunity as a primary, guest or playroom. Five additional bedrooms and full bath grace the upper floors. You'll want to "summer" at home, whether it's enjoying an afternoon relaxing on the gracious wraparound porches and gazebo, or taking a dip in the private pool set just beyond the trees. Newer roof and thoughtful updates. Nestled in a cherished neighborhood convenient to great shopping, dining, highways and T. 72 Mount Vernon is the perfect place to put down roots and enjoy timeless elegance.
Sold for $1,302,000 on 11/15/24
$1,302,000
72 Mount Vernon Ave, Braintree, MA 02184
6beds
3,161sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1892
0.35 Acres Lot
$1,339,600 Zestimate®
$412/sqft
$5,173 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,339,600
$1.23M - $1.45M
$5,173/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 16, 2024 at 11:31am
Listed by:
Angela Bergin 617-584-3253,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 617-322-3933,
Kathy McLaughlin 617-699-0265
Bought with:
Joseph M. Dooner
Jones River Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73297719
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Wainscoting
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Bedroom, Sun Room, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,161
- Total interior livable area: 3,161 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Pool - Inground, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Gazebo, Garden
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 18689
- Zoning: Res B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1892
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access
Location
- Region: Braintree
- Subdivision: Thayer Academy / Hollingsworth area
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2024 | Sold | $1,302,000+5.4%$412/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73297719 | ||
| 10/9/2024 | Pending sale | $1,235,000$391/sqft |
Source:  William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #73297719 | ||
| 10/9/2024 | Contingent | $1,235,000$391/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73297719 | ||
| 10/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,235,000+12.3%$391/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73297719 | ||
| 8/30/2022 | Sold | $1,100,000-8.3%$348/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72999055 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,235 +8.6% | $1,125,800 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $10,342 +4.4% | $1,090,900 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $9,909 +2.3% | $1,015,300 +4.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02184
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hollis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10South Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10Braintree High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hollis
- Middle: South
- High: Braintree
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$1,339,600
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