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!
Sold for $340,000
$340,000
5 Birch Hill Rd, Worcester, MA 01606
3beds
1,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
7,609 Square Feet Lot
$340,100 Zestimate®
$315/sqft
$2,367 Estimated rent
Home value
$340,100
$316,000 - $367,000
$2,367/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 16, 2026 at 11:39am
Listed by:
Anne Oakman 508-365-7036,
Media Realty Group Inc. 855-886-3342
Bought with:
Ashley Fowler
RE/MAX Vision
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73449203
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Home Office
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,080
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,080
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,609 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 1796225
- Zoning: RS-7
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape,Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, University
Location
- Region: Worcester
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Sold | $340,000-8.1%$315/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73449203 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Contingent | $370,000$343/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73449203 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $370,000+37%$343/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73449203 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2021 | Sold | $270,000+9.3%$250/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72879727 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2021 | Pending sale | $247,000$229/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72879727 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,445 +1.7% | $337,000 +6% |
| 2024 | $4,370 +4.7% | $317,800 +9.2% |
| 2023 | $4,174 +9.6% | $291,100 +16.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01606
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Nelson Place SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Forest Grove Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10Burncoat Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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Estimated market value$340,100
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Estimated market value
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