Norfolk County and Westwood Town property record for 172 Birchtree Dr, Westwood, MA 02090
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,417 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $559,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $10,761 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WWOO M:009 B:000 L:138 |
| Primary APN | WWOO M:009 B:000 L:138 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,417 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,245 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,417 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 748 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,400 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 265 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 172 BIRCHTREE DR |
| City | WESTWOOD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02090-2406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 138 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTWOOD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 412200 |
172 Birchtree Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Norfolk County and Westwood Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 BIRCHTREE DR, WESTWOOD, MA 02090-2406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34719 / 391 |
| Transfer Doc | 034719-391 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WESTWOOD MA |
| Property Address | 172 BIRCHTREE DR, WESTWOOD, MA 02090-2406 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38787-543 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38787/543 |
| Instrument | 146477 |
| Name | FIRST HOME BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Birchtree Dr was $10,761, down 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Westwood Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Westwood Town |
| Unified School District | Westwood School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,761.00 (-0.95%) | $840,700 (-0.87%) Land $513,100 Building $327,600 | |
| 2024 | $10,864.00 (+14.88%) | $848,100 (+28.25%) Land $488,600 Building $359,500 | $1,015,835 |
| 2023 | $9,457.00 | $661,300 Land $407,200 Building $254,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 172 Birchtree Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 172 Birchtree Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEDHAM WESTWOOD WATER DIST. serves 41,630 people · EPA ID MA3073000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 192 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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