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3 beds2,559 sqft$301/sqft
23 Birch Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,181 sq ftLot Size
1960Year Built
$301/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Feel the love at 23 Birch Road unlike any other home you have seen in a coveted North Waltham neighborhood that is tucked away on a premier corner lot yet close to well loved area amenities & major highways. A true gem steps from Graverson Park & Hardy Pond. This wonderful ranch style home has elegant curb appeal & has been meticulously cared for & proudly offers a fully fenced in rear yard that is an outstanding urban oasis! A few additional features include the vaulted ceiling living room with...Feel the love at 23 Birch Road unlike any other home you have seen in a coveted North Waltham neighborhood that is tucked away on a premier corner lot yet close to well loved area amenities & major highways. A true gem steps from Graverson Park & Hardy Pond. This wonderful ranch style home has elegant curb appeal & has been meticulously cared for & proudly offers a fully fenced in rear yard that is an outstanding urban oasis! A few additional features include the vaulted ceiling living room with gas fireplace that is the heart of this home with slider to patio; a comfortable modern eat in kitchen & a partially finished lower level offering fantastic flex space & full bath. Modern amenities include multi zone smart thermostats, central air, irrigation in front & rear yards, 100 amp electrical service , gutter helmet with heated element on newer roof & so much more. Welcome home!
  • Listed by: Nancy Ciampa McLaughlin • Redfin Corp.
Listing closed: 11/08/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73164476

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$800,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

100.6%

Waltham, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Redfin Corp., Nancy Ciampa McLaughlin

Sold By Lantern Residential, Nicole Bettano

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Property Information for 23 Birch Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,637 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Waltham
  • Area: MA-Waltham
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,181 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2559.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Macarthur
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Kennedy
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Cooktop, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Bathroom - Full, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Great Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Country Kitchen,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Sump pump in bulkhead area is dry & was installed for precaution only. Ejector pump in basement for bath. Roof 2009. Heating system approx 20 years old. Termite contract in place & monitored yearly. Rental propane tank for fireplace. Electric heat in basement. Buyer & agent to do own due diligence.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 827475
  • Assessments: $546,200
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 23 Birch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73164476

$770,000
Oct 20, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73164476

Oct 13, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73164476

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73164476

$770,000
10/20/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73164476

10/13/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73164476

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 23 Birch Road

Taxable ValueLand$368,800Additions$241,000Total$609,800
Tax Record2025$5,988 ($499 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,921 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,921 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt274 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,181 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1965Zoning1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:012 B:005 L:0011

Schools near 23 Birch Road

This home is within Waltham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
PublicK to 5

John F Kennedy Middle School
Public6 to 8

Waltham Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Waltham Valor High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 23 Birch Road, Waltham, MA 02451
$770,000
3
2,559
8,181
$338,000
3
1,200
7,405
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3
1,277
7,501
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Listing Courtesy of Redfin Corp., Nancy Ciampa McLaughlin

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