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$472,177$316 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

55 BIRCH ST

LEE, MA 01238
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,496 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$472K
$431K low$514K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,891 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$347,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$108,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$238,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$325,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$331,352

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyBERKSHIRE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1982
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Lee Middle/High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Lee Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.0 mi

District: Lee School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01238These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,982
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.157 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,626
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,599
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

55 Birch St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Lee 01238
  • Older than 66% of homes in Lee 01238

What homes are worth in Lee 01238

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$239K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Lee 01238.

How it measures up in Lee 01238

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lee 01238.

Estimated value$472,177
CheaperTypical $458,771Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$316
CheaperTypical $309Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,496 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,580 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 55 Birch St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLee 01238Berkshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$472,17753% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31655% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,496 ft²45% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac21% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than195134% of homes47% of homes

About 55 Birch St

How much is 55 Birch St, Lee, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 55 Birch St, Lee, MA is $472,177 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $430,749 to $513,605. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 55 Birch St, Lee, MA last sell?

55 Birch St, Lee, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 Birch St, Lee, MA?

55 Birch St, Lee, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,496 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 55 Birch St, Lee, MA built?

55 Birch St, Lee, MA was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 55 Birch St, Lee, MA?

55 Birch St, Lee, MA is assigned to Lee Middle/High School (middle), rated C+; Lee Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Lee School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 55 Birch St, Lee, MA compare to other homes in Lee 01238?

Among the 2,373 homes in Lee 01238, it is worth more than 53% of them ($472,177 against a typical $458,771), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($316 against a typical $309), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,496 ft² against a typical 1,580 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1951 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Berkshire County, it is worth more than 64% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 55 Birch St, Lee, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Birch St, Lee, MA was $3,891. The county assessed it at $347,100.

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