$489,900
SOLD FEB 12, 2025

5 Birch Hill Rd North Brookfield, MA 01535

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,404 Sq Ft
1.52 Acres

Recently Sold

$349 Per Sq Ft

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • 1.52 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of February 2025

Set back appx. 220 ft from the road, this home offers privacy and a peaceful setting on over 1.5 acres. The 3 bdrm, 2.5 bthrm Cape has an open concept on the first floor that includes the living rm, dining area, and updated kitchen with hardwood flrs and a cozy fireplace. The main flr also features a master bedroom, while the second fl has two spacious bdrms with walk-in closets and an updated bthrm. The partially finished basement includes a half bath, laundry area, woodstove, and walkout access to the driveway. A large (12x40) deck off the kitchen provides the perfect space for outdoor gatherings. The property also features a 3-bay garage with electricity and heat and an unfinished loft, ideal for a workshop, or future expansion. There is also a carport for a camper. Additionally, the home boasts 42 fully owned solar panels, providing significant energy savings and efficiency. This well-maintained property offers comfort, versatility, and sustainable living in a serene setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Best Buy Team

Media Realty Group Inc.

Media Realty Group Inc.

Co-Listed By

Sheri Barrette

Media Realty Group Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynne Grden

Keller Williams Pinnacle MetroWest

Keller Williams Pinnacle MetroWest

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,257

Year Built

  • Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.52 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned 66

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Heated Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,404 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Heating system powered by active solar

Schools

  • Elementry Elementary School
  • Jr/Sr High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:042 B:00053 L:00050,1626952

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,257

Year Built

Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Satellite, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 192
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 224
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 64
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 64
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Flooring - Concrete
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 84
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 132
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 228
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
  • Living Area: 1404
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN8368
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 348.93
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 348.93
  • MAIN SO: AN6641

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 220
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Under, Carport, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Off Street, Paved, Unpaved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Active Solar
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Private
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:042 B:00053 L:00050,1626952
  • Zoning: 66
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.52
  • Lot Size Area: 1.52
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 66211
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 294
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: Solar

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4257
  • Tax Book Number: 68960

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Jr/Sr High
  • Elementary School: Elementry

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2022
Sold by
Paquette Derek J and Lakeview Loan Servicing L
Bought by
Lakeview Loan Servicing
Total Days on Market
18
Current Estimated Value
$480,842

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2011
Sold by
Paquette Derek J and Paquette Valentina
Bought by
Paquette Derek J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 1994
Sold by
Toomeylovett Inc
Bought by
Paquette Darek and Paquette Valentina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,250
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Foreclosure Deed $181,784 None Available
Deed $77,500 --
Deed $113,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $416,415 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $195,868 FHA
Previous Owner $22,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $178,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $18,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $122,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $5,835 No Value Available
Previous Owner $108,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Sold $489,900 0.0% $349 / Sq Ft
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2024 11/04/24 For Sale $489,900 -- $349 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,424 $312,200 $68,200 $244,000
2024 $4,257 $324,200 $67,500 $256,700
2023 $4,044 $302,700 $61,200 $241,500
2022 $3,925 $264,100 $51,100 $213,000
2021 $3,776 $239,900 $49,600 $190,300
2019 $3,510 $206,700 $49,400 $157,300
2018 $3,446 $206,700 $49,400 $157,300
2017 $3,230 $195,400 $61,800 $133,600
2016 $3,162 $195,400 $61,800 $133,600
2015 $3,084 $197,800 $63,000 $134,800
2014 $2,964 $194,500 $63,000 $131,500
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73309195

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NBFD-000042-000053-000050