NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Birchwood Dr Leicester, MA 01524

Estimated Value: $496,221 - $535,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,244 Sq Ft
$233/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2017

Last sale price $295,000 $131 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,854/month

34 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2017

Beautifully maintained traditional colonial in beautiful Leicester Neighborhood! Only 2 minutes from route 9 for a great commuter location, but feels like you are far away. Peaceful wooded, level lot. Home features 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. First floor laundry. Hardwoods throughout the home. Open concept in the updated kitchen/dining room area as well as front to back living room with fireplace/pellet stove insert and a beautiful bay window with seat overlooking the serene back yard. Spacious, maintenance-free Trex Deck and storage shed. Expansive family room area in lower level with extra flue for potential second wood/pellet stove heating and walk out access to side yard. Walk-up attic and whole house fan make this home easy to live in and enjoy for years to come.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Hicks

Media Realty Group Inc. Listed on: 06/23/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Bruce

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$51

Year Built

1975

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Wooded, Paved Drive, Cleared, Level
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1975

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Amenities: Walk/Jog Trails
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Insulation: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-up Attic, Whole House Fan
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 4: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor
  • Laundry Room: First Floor
  • Living Room: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Description: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
  • Dining Room: First Floor
  • Family Room: Basement
  • No Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Oth1 Room Name: Mud Room
  • Oth1 Dscrp: Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Slider
  • Main Lo: K01224
  • Main So: AN2314
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2244.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Gutters, Storage Shed, Stone Wall
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Irregular

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 6
  • Hot Water: Oil, Tankless
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: M:29A B:00000D4 L:0
  • Zoning: SA
  • Acre: 0.34
  • Lot Size: 15013.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2017
Closed on
Sep 15, 2017
Sold by
Carmody Joseph E and Carmody Maureen P
Bought by
Macaruso Steven and Macaruso Erin
Seller's Agent
Diane Hicks
Media Realty Group Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Bruce
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
List Price
$305,900
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-3.56%
Current Estimated Value
$523,055

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$228,055
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.71%
Original Mortgage
$284,900
Outstanding Balance
$239,814
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$291,896

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 1993
Sold by
Seferi Nicholas and Hanrahan Maryellen
Bought by
Carmody Joseph and Carmody Maureen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Macaruso Steven $295,000 --
Carmody Joseph $128,000 --
Carmody Joseph $128,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Macaruso Steven $284,900
Closed Macaruso Steven $284,900
Previous Owner Carmody Joseph E $100,000
Previous Owner Carmody Joseph E $30,000
Previous Owner Carmody Joseph $99,000
Previous Owner Carmody Joseph $108,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2017 09/15/17 Sold $295,000 -1.3% $131 / Sq Ft
07/27/2017 07/27/17 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2017 07/07/17 Price Changed $299,000 -2.3% $133 / Sq Ft
06/23/2017 06/23/17 For Sale $305,900 -- $136 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $51 $437,000 $80,800 $356,200
2024 $4,876 $388,500 $69,500 $319,000
2023 $4,614 $358,800 $69,500 $289,300
2022 $4,443 $317,600 $66,000 $251,600
2021 $4,828 $319,100 $73,100 $246,000
2020 $4,300 $288,400 $64,300 $224,100
2019 $4,150 $275,200 $58,300 $216,900
2018 $3,445 $214,100 $58,300 $155,800
2017 $3,314 $214,100 $58,300 $155,800
2016 $3,111 $208,800 $61,300 $147,500
2015 $3,036 $208,800 $61,300 $147,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72188626

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: LEIC-000029AD000004