Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,600 sqft
8 Birch Hill Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.15 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$316/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Gracious living in a choice location! Handsome Center Entrance Colonial nestled on a beautiful lot in desirable Hoover Sch. loc. Fpl livingroom w/dentil molding opens to pretty sunroom. Form dr w/built-in cc & dentil molding. Bright white kit & 1/2 bath complete the 1st fl. Three generous brs incl fr-to-bk Master w/walk-in clost. Lower level fpl fam rm is unheated but stays warm w/new heat system. You'll love the private yard w/flagstone patio! New roof, gutters & down spouts!Gracious living in a choice location! Handsome Center Entrance Colonial nestled on a beautiful lot in desirable Hoover Sch. loc. Fpl livingroom w/dentil molding opens to pretty sunroom. Form dr w/built-in cc & dentil molding. Bright white kit & 1/2 bath complete the 1st fl. Three generous brs incl fr-to-bk Master w/walk-in clost. Lower level fpl fam rm is unheated but stays warm w/new heat system. You'll love the private yard w/flagstone patio! New roof, gutters & down spouts!
  • Listed by: Marilyn Parsons • Leading Edge Real Estate
Listing closed: 03/18/2005 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70130911

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Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Melrose, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Marilyn Parsons

Sold By RE/MAX Heritage, LLC, Anne Spencer

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Property Information for 8 Birch Hill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,973 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Melrose
  • Area: MA-Melrose
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,418 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1600.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Game Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Steam, Oil, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 187.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 88.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Family Room Length: 11.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 8.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 110.0
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 242.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: once in 4 yrs--small amt bsmt water; subj to suit housing
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 656467
  • Assessments: $407,900
  • Book: 32593
  • Lot: 25
  • Map: F5
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Zoning: ura
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 660.0
  • Frontage: 62.00
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 8 Birch Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 18, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #155105823

$505,000

+8.8% / yr

Mar 18, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70130911

$505,000—
Jan 18, 2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70130911

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/18/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #155105823

$505,000

+8.8% / yr

03/18/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70130911

$505,000
01/18/2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70130911

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Public Records for 8 Birch Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$479,900Additions$649,400Total$1,129,300
Tax Record2025$11,180 ($932 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,800 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt484 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,416 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated2000ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0F5 P:0000025Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8 Birch Hill Road

This home is within Melrose School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8 Birch Hill Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$505,000
3
1,600
6,418
$560,000
3
1,816
6,596
$162,000
2
1,279
9,836
$547,000
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2,052
6,724
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