Idyllic Cape in the most beautiful of settings in a highly desir neighborhood boasts all the classic details. Gleaming HWF, pretty mantle, dentil molding & fireplace in LR. Formal DR w/corner china cabinet and updated kitchen. Two lg bedrms on second floor, both w/dble closets, and third bedroom/nursery over the garage through one of the bedrooms. Picturesque topography on a rounded corner lot includes a very inviting brick patio and rock gardens and lvl play yard. Bonus LL fam rm & sun rm!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
8,328 sq ftLot Size
$585Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alison Socha Group• RE/MAX Heritage, LLC
Bought with Jacqueline D Savage• Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
CAPTIVATING FULL-SHED CAPE ON PICTURE-PERFECT CORNER LOT! FR-TO-BK FPL LR W/DENTIL MLDG; FORM DR W/CC. 2 FR-TO-BK BRS W/SUPER CLOSETS + SURPRISE BONUS RM OVER GARAGE-OFC/NURSERY OR 3RD BR. COZY FPL FR IN LL. MANY NEW FEATURES. A GEM!
Public Records
Nov 19, 1998
Sold
$238,500
$148/sq ft
MLS PIN #30204465
Apr 15, 1998
Sold
$205,000
$127/sq ft
Feb 27, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Feb 9, 1998
Listed
$229,000
$142/sq ft
LOVELY CAPE IN WONDERFUL COUNTRY SETTING. TWO CAR TANDEM GARAGE WITH EE. FRONT TO BACK LR. TWO FIREPLACES. GREAT POTENTIAL. WALK THROUGH ONE BEDROOM TO GET TO THIRD. NEW WINDOWS AND VINYL SIDING
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,654 (+21.0%)
$518,000 + $323,700
$841,700
2025
$7,978 (+3.0%)
$490,000 + $315,900
$805,900
2024
$7,746 (−0.8%)
$476,000 + $304,100
$780,100
2023
$7,807 (+5.9%)
$462,000 + $287,200
$749,200
2022
$7,370 (+2.8%)
$420,000 + $277,300
$697,300
2021
$7,168 (−1.0%)
$392,000 + $262,600
$654,600
2020
$7,237 (+14.7%)
$392,000 + $262,900
$654,900
2019
$6,307 (+4.2%)
$350,000 + $233,400
$583,400
2018
$6,055 (+3.9%)
$301,000 + $233,400
$534,400
2017
$5,827 (+1.9%)
$280,000 + $213,800
$493,800
2016
$5,716 (+2.5%)
$280,000 + $183,600
$463,600
2015
$5,577 (+4.4%)
$266,000 + $164,300
$430,300
2014
$5,343 (+2.0%)
$238,000 + $164,300
$402,300
2013
$5,239 (+4.5%)
$238,000 + $164,100
$402,100
2012
$5,015 (+2.4%)
$228,900 + $164,100
$393,000
2011
$4,897 (+4.0%)
$228,900 + $164,100
$393,000
2010
$4,709 (+2.6%)
$228,900 + $161,200
$390,100
2009
$4,591
$242,900 + $161,200
$404,100
Tax history for 4 Birch Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,654 (+21.0%)
$518,000 + $323,700
$841,700
2025
$7,978 (+3.0%)
$490,000 + $315,900
$805,900
2024
$7,746 (−0.8%)
$476,000 + $304,100
$780,100
2023
$7,807 (+5.9%)
$462,000 + $287,200
$749,200
2022
$7,370 (+2.8%)
$420,000 + $277,300
$697,300
2021
$7,168 (−1.0%)
$392,000 + $262,600
$654,600
2020
$7,237 (+14.7%)
$392,000 + $262,900
$654,900
2019
$6,307 (+4.2%)
$350,000 + $233,400
$583,400
2018
$6,055 (+3.9%)
$301,000 + $233,400
$534,400
2017
$5,827 (+1.9%)
$280,000 + $213,800
$493,800
2016
$5,716 (+2.5%)
$280,000 + $183,600
$463,600
2015
$5,577 (+4.4%)
$266,000 + $164,300
$430,300
2014
$5,343 (+2.0%)
$238,000 + $164,300
$402,300
2013
$5,239 (+4.5%)
$238,000 + $164,100
$402,100
2012
$5,015 (+2.4%)
$228,900 + $164,100
$393,000
2011
$4,897 (+4.0%)
$228,900 + $164,100
$393,000
2010
$4,709 (+2.6%)
$228,900 + $161,200
$390,100
2009
$4,591
$242,900 + $161,200
$404,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,220
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2633385S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Tandem
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 112
Length: 14
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Other
Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,608
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Cream
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,178
Tax Year: 2006
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Location
HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
Location Information
Directions: Beech Avenue to Birch Hill
UnparsedAddress: 4 Birch Hill Road, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,220
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2633385S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: As W/All Our Listings,See Listing Sheet & Sellers' Description.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hoover Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 96° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$894,000 – $1.08M
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