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About this home
Welcome to 43 Birch Street! Tucked away on a dead-end street in Saugus, this beautifully renovated and thoughtfully reimagined single-family home offers the perfect blend of modern updates, comfort, and convenience. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and approximately 1,035 SF of living space across two levels, the home boasts a stylish kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, with a separate dining area. Extensive improvements include new windows, electrical, plumbing, gas forced-air heating system, and hot water heater. Outside, enjoy a generous 5,001 SF lot with a spacious yard ideal for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing, along with a newly paved two-car driveway. Move-in ready with modern updates throughout and no condo fees. Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautifully refreshed single-family home just minutes away from downtown Boston!
Cliftondale, located between Route 1 and Lynn Woods Reservation, is a residential and commuter-friendly Saugus neighborhood with wooded edges and a classic main-road streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cliftondale Square stretch of Lincoln Avenue, where corner markets, barbershops, and long-running takeout counters set a steady, local rhythm. Housing reads as mid-century capes and ranches mixed with older New England colonials on curving side streets. Breakheart Reservation frames the outdoor routine with trailheads and pond views nearby. Community pillars include the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, Kowloon Restaurant, and the Square One Mall corridor for errands and casual meetups.
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Market insights
43 Birch St · $599,999
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$599,999
Median sale price in this area is $755,937. (26% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Insulated windows
Recessed lighting
Remodeled
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: one on the first floor and two on the second floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with a tiled tub
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Upgraded countertops and cabinets
Stainless steel appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Central forced-air heating
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Level lot
Patio
Fenced yard
Rain gutters
Storage
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
4 parking spaces
Paved driveway
Off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Slab foundation
Shingle roof
Renovated since original construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
220-volt electric service
HOA & community
Near public transportation, shopping, parks, golf, medical facilities, laundromats, highway access, houses of worship, and public schools
Electricity and solar
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NEW KITCHEN, BATH, WINDOWS, HEATING AND ELEC. SYSTEMS, TILE AND HARDWOOD FLOORS ALL WITHIN LAST 5 YEARS. DEAD END STREET, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF SCHOOL AND PUBLIC TRANS. SELLER SAYS "MAKE AN OFFER", NOT A DRIVE-BY!
Public Records
Feb 27, 1991
Sold
$130,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$4,224 (+7.9%)
$246,500 + $137,900
$384,400
2021
$3,914 (+11.0%)
$196,400 + $120,800
$317,200
2020
$3,527 (+8.1%)
$187,000 + $108,900
$295,900
2019
$3,263 (+9.2%)
$170,000 + $97,900
$267,900
2018
$2,989 (+6.1%)
$164,900 + $93,200
$258,100
2017
$2,817 (+4.5%)
$153,900 + $79,900
$233,800
2016
$2,695 (+6.6%)
$153,600 + $67,300
$220,900
2015
$2,528 (+2.5%)
$146,200 + $64,100
$210,300
2014
$2,467 (+2.9%)
$146,200 + $66,300
$212,500
2013
$2,397 (+2.2%)
$146,200 + $66,300
$212,500
2012
$2,346 (+3.9%)
$146,200 + $66,300
$212,500
2011
$2,257
$146,200 + $66,300
$212,500
2010
$2,257 (+1.7%)
$168,500 + $64,700
$233,200
2009
$2,219
$168,500 + $73,500
$242,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
998
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
998
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2154020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
66% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Saugus, MA • 01906
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Saugus. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 43 Birch St
$599,421
$578 under list price of $600K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $445K to $640K.