SOLD APR 8, 2026

Off market apr 2026 for $1M

$1,103,346

•

2,131

sq ft

7 Birch Hill Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Picture-perfect Colonial set on a tree-lined street in the Upper East Side, this beautifully maintained family home is in exceptional condition and has been lovingly cared for. A welcoming living room features a beautiful fireplace and hardwood floors that continue throughout the home. The formal dining room is ideal for entertaining, while a versatile rear room overlooking the backyard is perfect for a home office or playroom. The kitchen offers new counters and sink and has been freshly painted. The second floor features three generously sized bedrooms with good closet space. The walk-up attic offers excellent potential for additional living space, providing room to grow. The finished lower level includes a second fireplace, workshop area, and convenient walkout access to the backyard. An expansive backyard offers privacy rarely found in the city, complete with a large shed and mature plantings that create a peaceful outdoor setting, like an oasis. Don't miss this one!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

9,953 sq ftLot Size

$518Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Leeman & Gately • Compass

Bought with Deborah Chandler • Leading Edge Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #73480185

Redfin Estimate

$1,103,346

$53K since sold in April 2026$37K since September

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This home's estimate is 28% higher than the average sale price ($862K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$845,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,330 sq ft
2 Glendower Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$690,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,800 sq ft
6 Birch Hill Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$985,000
C
3 beds1 bath2,006 sq ft
301 Upham St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$950,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,899 sq ft
122 Altamont Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,052,500
E
3 beds2 baths2,012 sq ft
187 Laurel St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$650,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,553 sq ft
639 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176

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Market trends in 02176, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$960K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 7 Birch Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,197 (+21.3%)

$527,000 + $274,800

$801,800

2025

$7,583 (+1.6%)

$498,500 + $267,500

$766,000

2024

$7,465 (+0.3%)

$484,300 + $267,500

$751,800

2023

$7,439 (+6.2%)

$470,000 + $243,900

$713,900

2022

$7,004 (+3.1%)

$427,300 + $235,300

$662,600

2021

$6,796 (−0.9%)

$398,800 + $221,800

$620,600

2020

$6,859 (+13.2%)

$398,800 + $221,900

$620,700

2019

$6,061 (+4.7%)

$356,100 + $204,600

$560,700

2018

$5,787 (+3.2%)

$306,200 + $204,600

$510,800

2017

$5,606 (−1.3%)

$284,900 + $190,200

$475,100

2016

$5,682 (+3.5%)

$284,900 + $175,900

$460,800

2015

$5,489 (+4.6%)

$270,600 + $152,900

$423,500

2014

$5,246 (+1.9%)

$242,100 + $152,900

$395,000

2013

$5,148 (+4.5%)

$242,100 + $153,000

$395,100

2012

$4,924 (+2.4%)

$232,900 + $153,000

$385,900

2011

$4,808 (+3.6%)

$232,900 + $153,000

$385,900

2010

$4,643 (+2.4%)

$232,900 + $151,800

$384,700

2009

$4,532

$247,100 + $151,800

$398,900

Tax history for 7 Birch Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,197 (+21.3%)

$527,000 + $274,800

$801,800

2025

$7,583 (+1.6%)

$498,500 + $267,500

$766,000

2024

$7,465 (+0.3%)

$484,300 + $267,500

$751,800

2023

$7,439 (+6.2%)

$470,000 + $243,900

$713,900

2022

$7,004 (+3.1%)

$427,300 + $235,300

$662,600

2021

$6,796 (−0.9%)

$398,800 + $221,800

$620,600

2020

$6,859 (+13.2%)

$398,800 + $221,900

$620,700

2019

$6,061 (+4.7%)

$356,100 + $204,600

$560,700

2018

$5,787 (+3.2%)

$306,200 + $204,600

$510,800

2017

$5,606 (−1.3%)

$284,900 + $190,200

$475,100

2016

$5,682 (+3.5%)

$284,900 + $175,900

$460,800

2015

$5,489 (+4.6%)

$270,600 + $152,900

$423,500

2014

$5,246 (+1.9%)

$242,100 + $152,900

$395,000

2013

$5,148 (+4.5%)

$242,100 + $153,000

$395,100

2012

$4,924 (+2.4%)

$232,900 + $153,000

$385,900

2011

$4,808 (+3.6%)

$232,900 + $153,000

$385,900

2010

$4,643 (+2.4%)

$232,900 + $151,800

$384,700

2009

$4,532

$247,100 + $151,800

$398,900

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,610

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2147952S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 96
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Living Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 275
Length: 25
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Features: Storage

Dining Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Decorative Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 104
Length: 13
Width: 8
Level: Main
Features: Exterior Access

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 32X14
Laundry Features: Exterior Access, Walk-in Storage, In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Appliances
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Office, Bonus Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,131
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: gray

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1829
Below Grade Finished Area: 302
ADU: N

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,583
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Super
Middle Or Junior School: Melrose
High School: Melrose

Location Information
Directions: Beech Ave to Birch Hill.
UnparsedAddress: 7 Birch Hill Rd, Melrose MA 02176

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,610
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2147952S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

6 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

60% 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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Melrose, MA • 02176

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.05M – $1.27M

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Home values near 7 Birch Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Birch Hill Road, Melrose, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1553 Sq. Ft.	$928,932
6 Birch Hill Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$758,323

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Birch Hill Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2052 Sq. Ft.	$955,328
4 Birch Hill Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1608 Sq. Ft.	$955,390

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Birch Hill Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1816 Sq. Ft.	$986,294
1 Birch Hill Road, Melrose, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1376 Sq. Ft.	$902,963

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