Adorable two bedroom seasonal cottage in Hammond Acres just a short stroll to the lake and a season filled with fun and new memories. Beautifully renovated throughout this home offers all the comforts you need whether staying the full season ( May 1st through Nov 1st) or just looking for a fun weekend getaway. Large open deck plus a cozy porch rimmed with windows offers a fun place to snuggle up with a great book. The kitchen sports white cabinets, great counter space & full sized appliances, microwave has a convection setting, and opens into the dining/ living room with cathedral ceiling and wood fired fireplace. There are 2 bedrooms & a dedicated laundry/ utility room with stacked washer & dryer & extra storage. The full bath has a walk in shower. Additional electric wall heaters take the chill away on cool mornings. Recessed lighting and ceiling fans. Lake Assoc. membership offers chip & putt golf and "The Barn", a recreational hall which can be used for private events & a beach.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$363Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Jeanne Troxell Munson• The Murphys REALTORS®, Inc.
Bought with Shelly Hardy• Maple and Main Realty, LLC
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Market trends in 01096, MA
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
101.5%
+8.6% MoM
Median sale price
$389K
$30K MoM
Avg. days on market
333d
6 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 26 Birch Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72657849
Jun 26, 2020
Sold
$135,000
$184/sq ft
May 18, 2020
Listed
$135,000
$184/sq ft
MLS PIN #71526157
Oct 15, 2013
Sold
$60,000
$82/sq ft
May 15, 2013
Listed
$89,000
$121/sq ft
+2
Purchase now and enjoy your whole summer at the lake. This seasonal 3 bedroom cottage has a lovely screened porch for evening enjoyment and can come furnished if you like. The private, wooded lot is just minutes to the association beach, chip and putt golf course and community house.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,464 (+16.1%)
$50,100 + $116,500
$166,600
2022
$2,123 (−2.0%)
$41,400 + $90,200
$131,600
2021
$2,166 (+27.4%)
$39,400 + $91,000
$130,400
2020
$1,700 (+2.8%)
$39,400 + $73,100
$112,500
2019
$1,653 (+6.2%)
$39,400 + $73,100
$112,500
2018
$1,557 (+0.3%)
$37,200 + $62,500
$99,700
2017
$1,553 (+7.9%)
$37,200 + $62,500
$99,700
2016
$1,439 (+6.2%)
$30,100 + $61,800
$91,900
2015
$1,355 (−4.0%)
$30,100 + $61,800
$91,900
2014
$1,411 (+5.6%)
$32,900 + $64,300
$97,200
2013
$1,336 (+2.1%)
$32,900 + $64,300
$97,200
2012
$1,309 (+3.6%)
$32,900 + $64,300
$97,200
2011
$1,264 (+2.2%)
$32,900 + $53,500
$86,400
2010
$1,237
$32,900 + $53,500
$86,400
Tax history for 26 Birch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,464 (+16.1%)
$50,100 + $116,500
$166,600
2022
$2,123 (−2.0%)
$41,400 + $90,200
$131,600
2021
$2,166 (+27.4%)
$39,400 + $91,000
$130,400
2020
$1,700 (+2.8%)
$39,400 + $73,100
$112,500
2019
$1,653 (+6.2%)
$39,400 + $73,100
$112,500
2018
$1,557 (+0.3%)
$37,200 + $62,500
$99,700
2017
$1,553 (+7.9%)
$37,200 + $62,500
$99,700
2016
$1,439 (+6.2%)
$30,100 + $61,800
$91,900
2015
$1,355 (−4.0%)
$30,100 + $61,800
$91,900
2014
$1,411 (+5.6%)
$32,900 + $64,300
$97,200
2013
$1,336 (+2.1%)
$32,900 + $64,300
$97,200
2012
$1,309 (+3.6%)
$32,900 + $64,300
$97,200
2011
$1,264 (+2.2%)
$32,900 + $53,500
$86,400
2010
$1,237
$32,900 + $53,500
$86,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.