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81 Birch Hill Road, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478 • Hillcrest
$2,375,000
Est. $12,641/month
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
5,933
Sq Ft
$400
Price/Sq Ft
0.33
Acres
2023
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
36
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 27, 2025 • MLS# 73193914

About this home

81 Birch Hill Road, Belmont, a luxury new home boasting more than 5,900 sq ft, 5+ bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 2 decks, & 2 garage spaces. Enter the open-concept home to find a chef's kitchen featuring a 12' island, custom cabinets, double oven, integrated fridge/freezer/wine fridge columns, & large dining room with a 46" gas fireplace. In addition to an inviting living room, the first floor has a primary suite with a walk-in closet, double vanity, walk-in shower, soaking tub, plus a second en-suite bedroom. The second floor offers a second primary suite with a walk-in closet, a large bath, and a 600 sq ft deck, plus two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, & laundry room. With high ceilings, the bright lower level is a true extension of the main living space and offers a guest bedroom/office, exercise room, family room, pet-friendly bathroom, and mudroom adjacent to the garage. This home includes a one-year builder's warranty with all-new systems, roof & appliances for long-lasting peace of mind.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,498,000
Final Sale Price: $2,375,000
Difference: $123,000 (-4.9%)
Performance Metrics
95.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
36
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $421
Sale $/sq ft: $400
This property sold for $400 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 36 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
2023
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,933 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Main Level Bedrooms
2

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Dining Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Oven, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR
Interior Features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Home Office, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Wet Bar, Internet Available - Broadband
Laundry Features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Sink, Second Floor
Basement Details
Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
Window Features
Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Door Features
Insulated Doors

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Victorian
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Patio/Porch Features
Deck - Composite
Fencing
Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.33 acres
Lot Size
14,159 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.3300
Lot Features
Cleared, Level
Frontage Length
106 ft
Road Frontage Type
Private Road

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
Yes
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
6
Parking Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Energy Efficient Features
Thermostat

Community & HOA

Subdivision
Hillcrest
Community Features
Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$12,173
Tax Year
2022
Tax Assessed Value
$1,053,000
Tax Lot
245
Tax Block
8
Tax Map Number
74
Parcel Number
M:74 P:000008 S:,363252
Zoning
SA

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate,Renovated Since,Under Construction
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Taxes represent the value before the gut renovation/addition. Some of the original 1960s structure remains in place, but the home was fully gut-renovated last year with all new systems.
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

Hillcrest

81 Birch Hill Road, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Winn Brook
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Chenery
Rating information coming soon
High School
Belmont High
Rating information coming soon

Monthly Payment Calculator

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,014
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

4.9%
Price Range
38
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Mar 11, 2024
$2,375,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 38
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Listed for Sale
Jan 16, 2024
$2,498,000
Original listing
Agent: Lauren Holleran Team Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 16, 2024 New Listing Added $2,498,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
36 days
Price per Sq Ft
$400

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $12,173 $1,053,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$12,173
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$1,053,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lauren Holleran Team
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID TM331830
Office MLS ID AN2064

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