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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,197 sqft$736/sqft
137 Russell Rd, Newton, MA 02465
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,600 sq ftLot Size
1940Year Built
$736/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 137 Russell Road, a charming single family cape nestled in the heart of the highly sought after Village of West Newton. This lovely home boasts 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, an inviting layout and large windows highlighting hardwood floors throughout. The home has many updated systems, Central Air and has great expansion potential. Step outside onto the large landscaped backyard, perfect for barbecues, badminton, croquet, volleyball and wiffle ball. The finished basement offers...Welcome to 137 Russell Road, a charming single family cape nestled in the heart of the highly sought after Village of West Newton. This lovely home boasts 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, an inviting layout and large windows highlighting hardwood floors throughout. The home has many updated systems, Central Air and has great expansion potential. Step outside onto the large landscaped backyard, perfect for barbecues, badminton, croquet, volleyball and wiffle ball. The finished basement offers a full laundry, play and hobby areas and ample storage. The Franklin Elementary School and playground is literally up the street. The home is just minutes to West Newton Square, Auburndale, Newtonville, as well as to Waltham's dining and centers and big-box retail stores. Enjoy this great safe neighborhood and highly rated Newton School System! Open House Saturday 7/19 from 12-1!

Listing Agents

  1. Brian J. Fitzpatrick

    Brian J. Fitzpatrick

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

    P: (781) 893-0808

    M: (781) 258-8331

  2. Tricia Monasterio

    Tricia Monasterio

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

    P: (781) 893-0808

    M: (617) 290-1252

Listing closed: 09/25/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73374141

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$835,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

107.3%

Newton, MA

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Location

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Principal and Interest

$4,481

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 137 Russell Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,743 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,600 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1197.0
  • Color: Brick
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Franklin
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Fa Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Easements
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 110.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 88.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 11.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 8.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 209.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Easement on right side of lot.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:34 B:042 L:0009,690157
  • Assessments: $688,100
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 137 Russell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 25, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73374141

$881,500
Aug 30, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73374141

Aug 15, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73374141

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/25/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73374141

$881,500
08/30/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73374141

08/15/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73374141

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 137 Russell Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,743 ($562 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt828 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt828 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt720 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:34 B:042 L:0009

Schools near 137 Russell Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Fessenden School
PrivatePK to 9

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 137 Russell Road, Newton, MA 02465
$881,500
2
1,197
9,600
3
2
1,758
7,817
$465,000
3
1,884
7,960
$50,000
3
2
1,512
7,490
3
2
1,428
14,371
$203,000
3
2
1,368
7,975

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