Picture-perfect Colonial set on a tree-lined street in the Upper East Side, this beautifully maintained family home is in exceptional condition and has been lovingly cared for. A welcoming living room features a beautiful fireplace and hardwood floors that continue throughout the home. The formal dining room is ideal for entertaining, while a versatile rear room overlooking the backyard is perfect for a home office or playroom. The kitchen offers new counters and sink and has been freshly painted. The second floor features three generously sized bedrooms with good closet space. The walk-up attic offers excellent potential for additional living space, providing room to grow. The finished lower level includes a second fireplace, workshop area, and convenient walkout access to the backyard. An expansive backyard offers privacy rarely found in the city, complete with a large shed and mature plantings that create a peaceful outdoor setting, like an oasis. Don't miss this one!
Sold for $1,050,000
$1,050,000
7 Birch Hill Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
3beds
2,131sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
9,953 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$493/sqft
$3,395 Estimated rent
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 09, 2026 at 05:03am
Listed by:
Leeman & Gately 781-307-1243,
Compass 617-206-3333,
Jill Leeman 781-307-1243
Bought with:
Deborah Chandler
Leading Edge Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73480185
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
- Level: Second
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Decorative Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Family room
- Features: Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 275
- Dimensions: 25 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Office
- Features: Exterior Access
- Level: Main
- Area: 104
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Exterior Access, Walk-in Storage, In Basement
Features
- Office, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,131
- Total interior livable area: 2,131 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,829
- Finished area below ground: 302
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,953 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0F5 P:0000037,656479
- Zoning: URA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Park
Location
- Region: Melrose
- Subdivision: Hoover School
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Sold | $1,050,000+28.8%$493/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73480185 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $815,000$382/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73480185 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,583 +1.6% | $766,000 +1.9% |
| 2024 | $7,465 +0.3% | $751,800 +5.3% |
| 2023 | $7,439 +6.2% | $713,900 +7.7% |
| 2022 | $7,004 +3.1% | $662,600 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $6,796 -0.9% | $620,600 0% |
| 2020 | $6,859 +13.2% | $620,700 +10.7% |
| 2019 | $6,061 +4.7% | $560,700 +9.8% |
| 2018 | $5,787 +3.2% | $510,800 +7.5% |
| 2017 | $5,606 -1.3% | $475,100 +3.1% |
| 2016 | $5,682 +3.5% | $460,800 +8.8% |
| 2015 | $5,489 +4.6% | $423,500 +7.2% |
| 2014 | $5,246 +1.9% | $395,000 0% |
| 2013 | $5,148 +4.5% | $395,100 +2.4% |
| 2012 | $4,924 +2.4% | $385,900 |
| 2011 | $4,808 +3.6% | $385,900 +0.3% |
| 2010 | $4,643 +2.4% | $384,700 -3.6% |
| 2009 | $4,532 +2.3% | $398,900 -6.1% |
| 2008 | $4,429 +3.9% | $424,600 -2.1% |
| 2007 | $4,263 +1.5% | $433,700 -0.6% |
| 2006 | $4,201 +3.8% | $436,200 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,047 +7% | $415,500 +26.5% |
| 2004 | $3,783 +3.7% | $328,400 +10.2% |
| 2003 | $3,649 +2.6% | $297,900 +9% |
| 2002 | $3,556 +9% | $273,300 +17.6% |
| 2000 | $3,261 +5.1% | $232,400 +17.7% |
| 1999 | $3,103 | $197,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: East Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hoover Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Super
- Middle: Melrose
- High: Melrose
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Melrose
- 02176
- East Side
- 7 Birch Hill Rd