A cozy retreat for one or two in this architect-designed post and beam contemporary cottage on 1.6 acres in very good condition. Open floor plan on first floor with deck overlooking private woods. Two bedrooms, two baths, mudroom, first floor laundry and pine floors. A spacious, fully insulated, separate studio/workshop with heat and a small shed on property, as well. Ideal for an artist, craftsperson or someone who needs space for a home-business.
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Market trends in 01096, MA
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
99.0%
+0.8% MoM
Median sale price
$520K
$135K MoM
Avg. days on market
34d
6 days MoM
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Sale history for 40 Briar Hill Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #70444663
Oct 16, 2006
Sold
$230,000
$196/sq ft
Aug 22, 2006
Listed
$235,000
$200/sq ft
MLS PIN #30062505
Dec 15, 1995
Sold
$120,500
$103/sq ft
Aug 10, 1995
Listed
$119,900
$102/sq ft
LOCATED A SHORT DRIVE FROM WILLIAMSBURG CENTER ON A 1.6 ACRE WOOD LOT. CHARMING COUNTRY POST & BEAM IN A PRIVATE GLEN. ROCKING CHAIR PORCH. 22' PARLOR WITH WOODSTOVE HEARTH. WIDE PINE FLOORS. 24X26' BARN, ONLY 3 YEARS OLD.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,576 (+31.4%)
$76,800 + $207,100
$283,900
2022
$4,244 (−0.6%)
$76,800 + $141,500
$218,300
2021
$4,269 (+14.3%)
$76,800 + $126,800
$203,600
2019
$3,736 (−1.9%)
$76,900 + $111,800
$188,700
2018
$3,808 (+5.2%)
$76,900 + $111,800
$188,700
2017
$3,619 (+2.3%)
$76,900 + $111,800
$188,700
2016
$3,538 (+2.4%)
$76,900 + $111,800
$188,700
2015
$3,456 (+4.7%)
$75,400 + $116,700
$192,100
2014
$3,302 (+3.2%)
$75,400 + $114,700
$190,100
2013
$3,201 (+8.8%)
$75,400 + $114,700
$190,100
2012
$2,942 (+3.9%)
$75,400 + $114,500
$189,900
2011
$2,832
$62,900 + $127,300
$190,200
Tax history for 40 Briar Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,576 (+31.4%)
$76,800 + $207,100
$283,900
2022
$4,244 (−0.6%)
$76,800 + $141,500
$218,300
2021
$4,269 (+14.3%)
$76,800 + $126,800
$203,600
2019
$3,736 (−1.9%)
$76,900 + $111,800
$188,700
2018
$3,808 (+5.2%)
$76,900 + $111,800
$188,700
2017
$3,619 (+2.3%)
$76,900 + $111,800
$188,700
2016
$3,538 (+2.4%)
$76,900 + $111,800
$188,700
2015
$3,456 (+4.7%)
$75,400 + $116,700
$192,100
2014
$3,302 (+3.2%)
$75,400 + $114,700
$190,100
2013
$3,201 (+8.8%)
$75,400 + $114,700
$190,100
2012
$2,942 (+3.9%)
$75,400 + $114,500
$189,900
2011
$2,832
$62,900 + $127,300
$190,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.