SOLD JAN 16, 2026

Off Market Jan 2026 for $340K

$443,314

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,402/mo

•

1,080

sq ft

5 Birch Hill Rd, Worcester, MA 01606

About this home

This charming 1940s Cape blends timeless character with thoughtful updates in a peaceful, walkable neighborhood near Bovenzi Conservation Land and Nick’s Woods. The flexible layout offers a two bedrooms, living and kitchen spaces on the first floor. A large upstairs room could act as an office or 1-2 bedrooms (public records states 2 bedrooms) and electric heat for year-round comfort. Enjoy the bright sun porch; perfect as a studio, summer office, or relaxing nook, overlooking a large, fenced two-tiered yard with garden beds and shed. Updates include new insulation (Mass Save), gutters, chimney liner, hot water heater, and furnace motor. Excellent commuter location with quick access to I-190, local shops, and parks. Quiet, friendly street where neighbors stroll with dogs and stop to chat. Your next chapter starts here!

Single-familyProperty Type

1943Year Built

7,609 sq ftLot Size

$410Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Anne Oakman • Media Realty Group Inc.

Bought with Ashley Fowler • RE/MAX Vision

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•Source:MLS PIN #73449203

Redfin Estimate

$443,314

$103K since sold in January 2026$8,000 since July

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$426,000
A
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SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$410,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,338 sq ft
144 Holden St, Worcester, MA 01606
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$460,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,271 sq ft
7 Monmouth Ave, Worcester, MA 01606
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$400,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,005 sq ft
9 Emily St, Worcester, MA 01606
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$365,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,116 sq ft
100 Assumption Ave, Worcester, MA 01606
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$415,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,088 sq ft
139 Ararat St, Worcester, MA 01606

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Market trends in 01606, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.8%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$485K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 5 Birch Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73449203

Jan 16, 2026

Sold

$340,000

$315/sq ft

Nov 20, 2025

Contingent

—

Oct 29, 2025

Listed

$370,000

$343/sq ft

MLS PIN #72879727

Oct 19, 2021

Sold

$270,000

$250/sq ft

Aug 11, 2021

Listed

$247,000

$229/sq ft

+25

Cozy Cape/Bungalow with easy access to 190, off of Ararat St exit. Hardwood floors, French doors, cubbies,...classic characteristics of a 1940's bungalow! Features a good sized living room, kitchen, dining, 1st floor bedroom, and a possible 3rd bedroom if you convert the dining room. The kitchen has access to rear sun porch overlooking back yard. Top floor is completely open into one large room and is where the 2nd bedroom is & includes closet and a sitting/office area. New hot water heater, range 2 years old. Portable dishwasher conveys. Parking is on street. Do you have dogs? If so you will love the large two tiered back yard with fire pit and storage shed that is completely fenced in! Great commuter location and quiet neighborhood of well kept homes. Showings begin at Open House.

MLS PIN #71975371

Jul 18, 2016

Sold

$191,000

$177/sq ft

May 20, 2016

Pending

—

May 10, 2016

Price Changed

$185,000

$171/sq ft

Mar 21, 2016

Listed

$189,900

$176/sq ft

+23

Lovely, well maintained 2 bedroom Cape with much pride of ownership located on a cul-de-sac in a desirable neighborhood. Freshly painted exterior, 30 yr architectural shingle roof and chimney from below the roof line up in (2005), replacement windows (2010). Many major things have been done. Eat in kitchen, updated bath, french doors and hardwoods. Duo-matic Olson Furnace, model AF which has capability to install central air and generator transfer switch also installed in electrical panel. Freshly painted clean full open basement has set tubs and a nice approximate (132 sq ft) screened in 3 season porch. Unfinished upper level (approx. 383 sq ft) with the possibility of room for expansion for additional bedrooms and possibly a bath. Vinyl fenced 2 tiered yard, nicely manicured with a 8' x 8' Reeds Ferry Shed. Close to I-290 and other major Rtes.

Public Records

Aug 27, 2004

Sold

$184,500

$171/sq ft

MLS PIN #70063273

Aug 31, 2004

Sold

$185,400

$172/sq ft

Aug 23, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jul 14, 2004

Listed

$179,000

$166/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,174 (+9.6%)

$102,400 + $188,700

$291,100

2022

$3,807 (+7.3%)

$81,900 + $168,400

$250,300

2021

$3,547 (+2.3%)

$65,500 + $152,400

$217,900

2020

$3,468 (+5.2%)

$65,500 + $138,500

$204,000

2019

$3,296 (−0.5%)

$58,900 + $124,200

$183,100

2018

$3,313 (+4.3%)

$58,900 + $116,300

$175,200

2017

$3,175 (+3.2%)

$58,900 + $106,300

$165,200

2016

$3,077 (+5.5%)

$42,900 + $106,400

$149,300

2014

$2,917 (+4.2%)

$42,900 + $106,400

$149,300

2013

$2,800 (+3.5%)

$47,200 + $103,500

$150,700

2012

$2,705 (+23.0%)

$47,200 + $112,100

$159,300

2011

$2,200 (+1.9%)

$71,400 + $65,600

$137,000

2010

$2,160 (−6.1%)

$70,500 + $72,100

$142,600

2009

$2,300

$76,300 + $94,100

$170,400

Tax history for 5 Birch Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,174 (+9.6%)

$102,400 + $188,700

$291,100

2022

$3,807 (+7.3%)

$81,900 + $168,400

$250,300

2021

$3,547 (+2.3%)

$65,500 + $152,400

$217,900

2020

$3,468 (+5.2%)

$65,500 + $138,500

$204,000

2019

$3,296 (−0.5%)

$58,900 + $124,200

$183,100

2018

$3,313 (+4.3%)

$58,900 + $116,300

$175,200

2017

$3,175 (+3.2%)

$58,900 + $106,300

$165,200

2016

$3,077 (+5.5%)

$42,900 + $106,400

$149,300

2014

$2,917 (+4.2%)

$42,900 + $106,400

$149,300

2013

$2,800 (+3.5%)

$47,200 + $103,500

$150,700

2012

$2,705 (+23.0%)

$47,200 + $112,100

$159,300

2011

$2,200 (+1.9%)

$71,400 + $65,600

$137,000

2010

$2,160 (−6.1%)

$70,500 + $72,100

$142,600

2009

$2,300

$76,300 + $94,100

$170,400

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,080

Year built

1943

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

1796225

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 0

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Living Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Appliances
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Interior Features: Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,080
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1080

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,445
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: 190 to Ararat St. Exit, right onto Ridgewood then right onto Birch Hill Rd
UnparsedAddress: 5 Birch Hill Rd, Worcester MA 01606

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, University

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,080
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1796225

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Nelson Place School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi

5/10

Forest Grove Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

4/10

Burncoat Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

2/10

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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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Worcester, MA • 01606

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 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

$422,000 – $510,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Birch Hill Rd Apartment A, Worcester, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$445,890
3 Birch Hill Rd, Worcester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$428,433

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Birch Hill Rd, Worcester, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1070 Sq. Ft.	$430,345
1 Birch Hill Rd, Worcester, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$412,742

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2 Birch Hill Rd, Worcester, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$468,275

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