81 Birch Hill Road, Belmont, a luxury new home boasting more than 5,900 sq ft, 5+ bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 2 decks, & 2 garage spaces. Enter the open-concept home to find a chef's kitchen featuring a 12' island, custom cabinets, double oven, integrated fridge/freezer/wine fridge columns, & large dining room with a 46" gas fireplace. In addition to an inviting living room, the first floor has a primary suite with a walk-in closet, double vanity, walk-in shower, soaking tub, plus a second en-suite bedroom. The second floor offers a second primary suite with a walk-in closet, a large bath, and a 600 sq ft deck, plus two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, & laundry room. With high ceilings, the bright lower level is a true extension of the main living space and offers a guest bedroom/office, exercise room, family room, pet-friendly bathroom, and mudroom adjacent to the garage. This home includes a one-year builder's warranty with all-new systems, roof & appliances for long-lasting peace of mind.
Single-familyProperty Type
2023Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$509Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lauren Holleran Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Claire Kotzampaltiris• Maloney Properties LLC
Attention contractors!! Wonderful opportunity to finish this single family home on a 14k+ square foot lot in Belmont Hill. Also there's the ability to tear down existing structure and build your dream home! Buyers to do due diligence.
MLS PIN #50343357
Apr 18, 1997
Sold
$350,000
$59/sq ft
Feb 13, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Aug 9, 1996
Listed
$359,900
$61/sq ft
NOW ON LOCKBOX! CALL BROKER FOR COMBO.IN-LAW OR AU PAIR SUITE. EASY ACCESS TO TRAIN, BUS AND HIGHWAY. ESTATE SALE IS SUBJECT TO PERMISSION FROM PROBATE COURT, COMM. OF MASSACHUSETTS
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,147 (+7.6%)
$650,000 + $1,909,000
$2,559,000
2024
$27,086 (+120.1%)
$739,000 + $1,826,000
$2,565,000
2023
$12,308 (+1.1%)
$765,000 + $330,000
$1,095,000
2022
$12,173 (+3.8%)
$700,000 + $353,000
$1,053,000
2021
$11,725 (+10.3%)
$688,000 + $328,000
$1,016,000
2020
$10,626 (−0.3%)
$642,000 + $324,000
$966,000
2019
$10,655 (+2.3%)
$561,000 + $352,000
$913,000
2018
$10,413 (+11.5%)
$510,000 + $347,000
$857,000
2017
$9,340 (+1.3%)
$467,000 + $269,000
$736,000
2016
$9,219 (+6.7%)
$467,000 + $267,000
$734,000
2015
$8,643 (+4.4%)
$404,000 + $266,000
$670,000
2014
$8,276 (+3.5%)
$347,000 + $266,000
$613,000
2013
$7,998 (+4.9%)
$347,000 + $253,000
$600,000
2012
$7,623 (+2.4%)
$296,000 + $275,000
$571,000
2011
$7,441 (+6.8%)
$296,000 + $266,000
$562,000
2010
$6,968 (+2.6%)
$296,000 + $277,000
$573,000
2009
$6,789
$299,000 + $272,000
$571,000
Tax history for 81 Birch Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,147 (+7.6%)
$650,000 + $1,909,000
$2,559,000
2024
$27,086 (+120.1%)
$739,000 + $1,826,000
$2,565,000
2023
$12,308 (+1.1%)
$765,000 + $330,000
$1,095,000
2022
$12,173 (+3.8%)
$700,000 + $353,000
$1,053,000
2021
$11,725 (+10.3%)
$688,000 + $328,000
$1,016,000
2020
$10,626 (−0.3%)
$642,000 + $324,000
$966,000
2019
$10,655 (+2.3%)
$561,000 + $352,000
$913,000
2018
$10,413 (+11.5%)
$510,000 + $347,000
$857,000
2017
$9,340 (+1.3%)
$467,000 + $269,000
$736,000
2016
$9,219 (+6.7%)
$467,000 + $267,000
$734,000
2015
$8,643 (+4.4%)
$404,000 + $266,000
$670,000
2014
$8,276 (+3.5%)
$347,000 + $266,000
$613,000
2013
$7,998 (+4.9%)
$347,000 + $253,000
$600,000
2012
$7,623 (+2.4%)
$296,000 + $275,000
$571,000
2011
$7,441 (+6.8%)
$296,000 + $266,000
$562,000
2010
$6,968 (+2.6%)
$296,000 + $277,000
$573,000
2009
$6,789
$299,000 + $272,000
$571,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
4,800
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2990052S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Home Office, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Wet Bar, Internet Available - Broadband
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,933
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since,Under Construction
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Frontage Length: 106
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,173
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rt 2 to exit 132, to Dow Ave, to Birch Hill Road. No access through Hinckley Road.
UnparsedAddress: 81 Birch Hill Road, Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,800
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2990052S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Winn Brook School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
Belmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
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