39 Fountain St Braintree MA 02184 | MLS #73565857

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.