23 Birch Road, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451
$770,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,559
Sq Ft
$301
Price/Sq Ft
0.19
Acres
1960
Year Built
2
Parking
21
Days on Market
Sold 2023 Listed Sep 28, 2023 • MLS# 73164476 Copied! • Updated Nov 8, 2023

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $789,900
Final Sale Price: $770,000
Difference: $19,900 (-2.5%)
Performance Metrics
97.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
21
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $309
Sale $/sq ft: $301
This property sold for $301 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.5% below the original asking price.

With only 21 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$301/sq ft
Area Median
$333/sq ft
Difference
9.6%

This property sold near the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Feel the love at 23 Birch Road unlike any other home you have seen in a coveted North Waltham neighborhood that is tucked away on a premier corner lot yet close to well loved area amenities & major highways. A true gem steps from Graverson Park & Hardy Pond. This wonderful ranch style home has elegant curb appeal & has been meticulously cared for & proudly offers a fully fenced in rear yard that is an outstanding urban oasis! A few additional features include the vaulted ceiling living room with gas fireplace that is the heart of this home with slider to patio; a comfortable modern eat in kitchen & a partially finished lower level offering fantastic flex space & full bath. Modern amenities include multi zone smart thermostats, central air, irrigation in front & rear yards, 100 amp electrical service , gutter helmet with heated element on newer roof & so much more. Welcome home!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

14.3%
Price Range
22
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73592611
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 19, 2026
$899,000
MLS #73592611 - Active
✓
Sold
Nov 8, 2023
$770,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 22
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Listed for Sale
Sep 28, 2023
$789,900
Original listing
Agent: Nancy Ciampa McLaughlin Office: Redfin Corp.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $5,637 $546,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,637
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$546,200

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1960
Living Area 2,559 sq ft
Lot Size 0.19 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Cooktop
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Walk-in Closet(s), Closet, Bathroom - Full, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Great Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $5,637
Assessed Value $546,200
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Sump Pump In Bulkhead Area Is Dry & Was Installed For Precaution Only. Ejector Pump In Basement For Bath. Roof 2009. Heating System Approx 20 Years Old. Termite Contract In Place & Monitored Yearly. Rental Propane Tank For Fireplace. Electric Heat In Basement. Buyer & Agent To Do Own Due Diligence.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures Measurements are approximate & to be verified by buyer & agent.
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 22 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,559 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Cooktop
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Bathroom - Full, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Great Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1960
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University, Sidewalks
School District
Waltham School District local
B+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
2.3% Average
2.2% Suspensions 1.4% In-School 0.1% Emergency
↓ 3.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Our Lady's Academy
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Milestones Day School
1.2 mi
Grades 02-12
The Lumen Academy
3.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
0.6 mi | #174 of 825 | Score: 56.1
Improved 224 spots from last year
-2.1 below state avg
515 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B
Northeast Elementary School
1.4 mi | #345 of 825 | Score: 49.1
Improved 262 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B
Dual Language School
1.6 mi | #410 of 825 | Score: 47.5
Dropped 78 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
219 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
2.1 mi | #304 of 825 | Score: 50.7
Improved 343 spots from last year
-7.5 below state avg
335 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
3.0 mi | #265 of 825 | Score: 51.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B
William F. Stanley Elementary School
3.1 mi | #412 of 825 | Score: 47.4
Improved 57 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
396 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
3.4 mi | #352 of 825 | Score: 48.9
Improved 149 spots from last year
-9.3 below state avg
355 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
2.2 mi | #95 of 352 | Score: 50.3
Improved 33 spots from last year
-8 below state avg
645 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B
John W. McDevitt Middle School
2.4 mi | #160 of 352 | Score: 43.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
604 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Waltham Valor High School
1.6 mi
47 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
1.8 mi
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
2.1 mi
Grades 09-12
B-
Waltham Senior High School
2.2 mi | #181 of 346 | Score: 53.6
Improved 57 spots from last year
-4.6 below state avg
1,784 students Diverse
21 sports • 1,802 athletes
Strong AP Program Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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23 Birch Road, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451

Listing Information

Listing Agent Nancy Ciampa McLaughlin
Listing Office Redfin Corp.
Office Phone 617-340-7803
Agent MLS ID BB980308
Office MLS ID NB3534
Listing Data Updated Nov 8, 2023 12:00 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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