OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2017 for $1.2M

$1,885,391

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,591/mo

•

3,211

sq ft

85 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Easy living and elegant entertaining best describes this move in condition beautiful spacious center entrance colonial with three finished levels of living space. Large kitchen/family room features center island with birch cabinets, granite counters, Sub Zero refrigerator, Bosh stove top and compactor with Dacor double wall ovens. Two first floor bedrooms one with bath en suite and second being used as an office make a perfect au pair or guest suite. Three generous sized bedrooms on second floor including Master with walk in closet and spa like bath. Full laundry room along with family bath and a cedar closet finish the second level. Many custom built cabinets in dining room, living room, family room and Master. Basement is finished with large playroom, wet bar, and summer kitchen. Other amenities include, central air, central vacuum, irrigation system, security system and a natural gas line for gas grill.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$587Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Nancy Grignon • Century 21 Adams Lawndale

Bought with David Hurley • Century 21 Adams Lawndale

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•Source:MLS PIN #72067570

Redfin Estimate

$1,885,391

$685K since sold in April 2017$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 8.2% lower than the average sale price ($2.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,250,000
A
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SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,710,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,310 sq ft
147 Charlton St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,225,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,843 sq ft
100 Village Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,075,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,500 sq ft
233 Rutledge, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,750,625
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,942 sq ft
35 Avola St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,315,000
F
4 beds3 baths4,546 sq ft
95 Longmeadow Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.7%

1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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$699,000
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Sale history for 85 Birch Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72067570

Apr 14, 2017

Sold

$1,200,000

$374/sq ft

Mar 8, 2017

Pending

—

Nov 11, 2016

Price Changed

$1,299,000

$405/sq ft

Sep 26, 2016

Price Changed

$1,339,000

$417/sq ft

Sep 14, 2016

Listed

$1,389,000

$433/sq ft

MLS PIN #30331637

Aug 16, 1999

Sold

$435,000

$135/sq ft

Jun 22, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Jun 21, 1999

Listed

$429,000

$134/sq ft

MLS PIN #50315395

Jun 25, 1996

Sold

$315,000

$98/sq ft

Apr 6, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Feb 2, 1996

Listed

$329,900

$103/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,577 (+15.9%)

$650,000 + $981,000

$1,631,000

2024

$16,030 (−2.8%)

$739,000 + $779,000

$1,518,000

2023

$16,500 (+5.5%)

$764,000 + $704,000

$1,468,000

2022

$15,641 (+13.0%)

$699,000 + $654,000

$1,353,000

2021

$13,836 (+9.1%)

$687,000 + $512,000

$1,199,000

2020

$12,683 (−3.2%)

$641,000 + $512,000

$1,153,000

2019

$13,105 (+2.5%)

$560,000 + $563,000

$1,123,000

2018

$12,782 (+0.2%)

$509,000 + $543,000

$1,052,000

2017

$12,753 (+1.4%)

$467,000 + $538,000

$1,005,000

2016

$12,573 (+4.6%)

$467,000 + $534,000

$1,001,000

2015

$12,023 (+2.5%)

$404,000 + $528,000

$932,000

2014

$11,732 (+1.3%)

$347,000 + $522,000

$869,000

2013

$11,584 (+1.0%)

$347,000 + $522,000

$869,000

2012

$11,468 (+3.0%)

$296,000 + $563,000

$859,000

2011

$11,135 (+7.9%)

$296,000 + $545,000

$841,000

2010

$10,324 (+3.0%)

$296,000 + $553,000

$849,000

2009

$10,023

$299,000 + $544,000

$843,000

Tax history for 85 Birch Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,577 (+15.9%)

$650,000 + $981,000

$1,631,000

2024

$16,030 (−2.8%)

$739,000 + $779,000

$1,518,000

2023

$16,500 (+5.5%)

$764,000 + $704,000

$1,468,000

2022

$15,641 (+13.0%)

$699,000 + $654,000

$1,353,000

2021

$13,836 (+9.1%)

$687,000 + $512,000

$1,199,000

2020

$12,683 (−3.2%)

$641,000 + $512,000

$1,153,000

2019

$13,105 (+2.5%)

$560,000 + $563,000

$1,123,000

2018

$12,782 (+0.2%)

$509,000 + $543,000

$1,052,000

2017

$12,753 (+1.4%)

$467,000 + $538,000

$1,005,000

2016

$12,573 (+4.6%)

$467,000 + $534,000

$1,001,000

2015

$12,023 (+2.5%)

$404,000 + $528,000

$932,000

2014

$11,732 (+1.3%)

$347,000 + $522,000

$869,000

2013

$11,584 (+1.0%)

$347,000 + $522,000

$869,000

2012

$11,468 (+3.0%)

$296,000 + $563,000

$859,000

2011

$11,135 (+7.9%)

$296,000 + $545,000

$841,000

2010

$10,324 (+3.0%)

$296,000 + $553,000

$849,000

2009

$10,023

$299,000 + $544,000

$843,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

1960

Sq. Ft.

3,211

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2333401S

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Play Room, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,211
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,753.45
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Stony Brook Rd or Longmeadow Rd to Birch Hill Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 85 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,211
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2333401S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

52% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$1.79M – $2.17M

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Home values near 85 Birch Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
105 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4600 Sq. Ft.	$1,817,184
81 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5933 Sq. Ft.	$3,060,403
59 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4281 Sq. Ft.	$2,102,172
76 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3367 Sq. Ft.	$1,827,087
76 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2298 Sq. Ft.	$1,491,278
51 Lantern Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4289 Sq. Ft.	$2,336,571
111 Stony Brook Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2438 Sq. Ft.	$1,957,044

Address	Redfin Estimate
99 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1940 Sq. Ft.	$1,285,917
71 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3641 Sq. Ft.	$1,605,200
50 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5088 Sq. Ft.	$4,075,371
94 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$2,186,759
70 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3961 Sq. Ft.	$1,934,500
43 Lantern Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4467 Sq. Ft.	$2,287,331
103 Stony Brook Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2434 Sq. Ft.	$1,924,107

Address	Redfin Estimate
93 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2570 Sq. Ft.	$1,447,562
65 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2856 Sq. Ft.	$1,457,279
70 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6936 Sq. Ft.	$2,798,947
100 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2008 Sq. Ft.	$1,413,348
125 Stony Brook Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3246 Sq. Ft.	$1,597,418
56 Lantern Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$1,884,246
283 Florence Ave, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1760 Sq. Ft.	$1,118,058

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