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55+ community · Braintree, MA

Hawthorn Preserve

Braintree's first 55+ luxury condominium community, now in its first phase of new construction.

LocationElm St & Hawthorn Rd, on the former St. Thomas More church site (16 acres)
Homes51 homes: 42 townhome condos and 9 detached homes
BuiltNew construction; Phase 1 reservations opened spring 2026
SizeAbout 2,000 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, first-floor primary suite, heated 2-car garage
PricesPhase 1 townhomes from $989,000 (developer, 2026)
HOA / condo feeEstimated $450–$500/month (developer)

Amenities

  • Clubhouse with lounge, fitness studio, steam room and sauna
  • Outdoor stone fireplace and kitchen
  • Walking trails

What's nearby

Braintree Square, Braintree and Quincy Adams T stations, South Shore Hospital, Hingham Shipyard and Derby Street.

Selling to make the move

If you're moving here, you're probably selling a home at the same time. I price and market your current home, help you line up the new one, and coordinate both closings so the dates work together. Ask me about homes for sale in Hawthorn Preserve and what your current home would sell for today.

Downsizing into a home in Hawthorn Preserve?

I'm Michael Peppino. For 29 years I've helped South Shore homeowners sell the family home and time the move into a 55+ community, so you only move once.

Community details are compiled from public sources and MLS data as of October 2026 and are not guaranteed. Prices are recent sales or listings, not appraisals. Age rules, fees, unit counts and amenities change; confirm them with the association or listing agent before you buy. Michael Peppino, Massachusetts licensed real estate broker, Real Broker MA, LLC. Equal Housing Opportunity. Sources: Hawthorn Preserve · 55places.