42 Birch Road, Framingham MA 01701
Framingham, MA 01701
$472,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$449,900
Final Sale Price:
$472,000
Difference:
+$22,100 (+4.9%)
Performance Metrics
104.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$217
Sale $/sq ft:
$228
This property sold for $228 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 4.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Lots of potential here! Northside location on Wayland line. Large 2-family with additional 1-bedroom free-standing house on same lot! 42-Rear is a 1-BR home (approx 720 sf) rent is $1200. It has 3 rooms: bedroom, kitchen and living room w/fireplace, full unfinished basement with washer/dryer. It's driveway entrance is on River Path. Separate utilities, gas heat & hot water. 42 Birch is 2 units: Large 1-bedroom on 1st floor w/ fin basement w/ 2 full baths, sunroom w/woodstove, garage. 2nd floor unit has 3 rooms on 1st level and 2 addl rooms above.Electric heat in fin. basement. Separate driveways for each building. Needs TLC and updating. So many possibilities! Buy + live in one and collect the rents from the others or remodel and convert back to a single family to occupy + collect one rent, or use for extended family. Rents are below market. Showings Start on 6/16 @ Open House @11:00 AM to 1PM. Information supplied deemed to be accurate. Buyer & Buyers agent to measure and verify.
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Property History
Market Insights
55%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73580432
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 21, 2026
$999,900
MLS #73580432 - Active
Sold
Aug 1, 2018
$472,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
Listed for Sale
Jun 13, 2018
$449,900
Original listing
Agent: Joseph P. Ferrazzi
Office: TRG Realty Services
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $999,900 | - | - | MLS #73580432 - Active |
| 08/01/2018 | ✓ Sold | $472,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/13/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $449,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $7,700 | $471,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,700
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$471,800
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1917
Living Area
2,073 sq ft
Lot Size
0.32 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
11
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
$1,350/mo · N
Unit 2 Rent
$885/mo · N
Total Monthly Rent
$2,235/mo
Gross Income
$41,220
Net Operating Income
$20,920
Operating Expenses
$5,900
Water/Sewer Expense
$2,000
Insurance Expense
$3,900
Cap Rate
4.65%
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
Laundry
None
Features
Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle, Tar/gravel
Features
Rain Gutters
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Enclosed
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Common, Paved
Total Spaces
5
Utilities
Electric
110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,700
Assessed Value
$471,800
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Aka 36 Birch Road By City. Shingle Roof Replaced In 2006. Flat Roof Over The Garage Area Is Beyond Its Life Expectancy. Windows Are Original. 1st Floor Sunroom Is Unheated. City Records List 42 Birch With 4 Bedrooms. Condition Of Fireplaces & Chimneys Unknown Property Is Being Sold As Is.
Exclusions
Tenants Possessions
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
White
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
does not include finished basement
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
20 days
Property Overview
Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1917
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,073 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
4
Levels
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchEnclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1917
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle, Tar/Gravel
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter, Block
Stories:
4
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hot Water
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
5
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, Common, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Wood Burning
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Public School, T-Station, University
Nearby Schools
School District
Framingham School District local
C
School Safety
2024-25
3.5%
Above Average
3.0%
Suspensions
2.1%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
2.0% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
The Brighton School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-06
MetroWest Jewish Day School
2.0 mi
Grades K-08
Wayside Academy School
2.7 mi
Grades 05-12
The Learning Center for the Deaf School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-12
St. Bridget Elementary School
3.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Summit Montessori School
3.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Reed Academy School
4.1 mi
Grades K-12
Sudbury Valley School
4.1 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#657 of 825
|
Score: 38.0
Improved 129 spots from last year
-20.2 below state avg
322 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B-
Potter Road School
1.6 mi
|
#499 of 825
|
Score: 44.8
Improved 207 spots from last year
-13.4 below state avg
500 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
Middle Schools
4 schools
C-
Cameron Middle School
0.8 mi
|
#306 of 352
|
Score: 31.2
Improved 15 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
550 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Christa McAuliffe Charter School
1.5 mi
|
#222 of 352
|
Score: 39.1
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-19.1 below state avg
315 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B
Walsh Middle School
2.4 mi
|
#173 of 352
|
Score: 42.6
Improved 75 spots from last year
-15.6 below state avg
726 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C
Fuller Middle School
2.9 mi
|
#282 of 352
|
Score: 33.5
Improved 18 spots from last year
-24.7 below state avg
495 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
4 schools
New River Academy
4.7 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Framingham High School
1.3 mi
|
#185 of 346
|
Score: 53.3
Improved 103 spots from last year
-4.9 below state avg
2,271 students
Diverse
21 sports
• 2,234 athletes
Strong AP Program
Early College Program
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Chesterton Academy of the Immaculata
3.7 mi
Grades 09-12
B
Joseph P Keefe Technical High School
4.4 mi
|
#170 of 346
|
Score: 54.1
Dropped 13 spots from last year
-4.1 below state avg
907 students
Diverse
14 sports
• 934 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
42 Birch Road, Framingham MA 01701
Framingham, MA 01701
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Joseph P. Ferrazzi
Listing Office
TRG Realty Services
Office Phone
508-875-3159
Agent MLS ID
NB110486
Office MLS ID
NB2208
Listing Data Updated
Aug 1, 2018 12:12 PM EDT
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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