Last Sold Price
3 beds1,568 sqft$641/sqft
8 Russell Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Description

When they first saw it, the owners loved its coziness, the dead-end street, and the potential for renovation. At that time, the first floor was a rabbit's warren of small, dark rooms. They opened it up to the river view, expanded the living room capturing space from the front porch, and added new windows to fill the space with light. As they grew their family, they came to appreciate the excellent schools, bike path along the Charles River, the skating rink, and the freedom the bus lines gave them....When they first saw it, the owners loved its coziness, the dead-end street, and the potential for renovation. At that time, the first floor was a rabbit's warren of small, dark rooms. They opened it up to the river view, expanded the living room capturing space from the front porch, and added new windows to fill the space with light. As they grew their family, they came to appreciate the excellent schools, bike path along the Charles River, the skating rink, and the freedom the bus lines gave them. The renovated basement was a great space for their children to spend time. The house always felt warm and welcoming; a wonderful place to host family and friends. Looking back, the home adapted to all stages of their lives-as a young couple, then with little children, then teenagers, and even when their adult kids came back to live with them, and then lived in it on their own. Home to only two families in the past 84 years, could this be your special place, too?
LISTING CLOSED: 04/30/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Anne Fantasia • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 8 Russell Road

Status
MLS #
73214948
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$7,570 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1928
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Garden, Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Anne Fantasia

Sold By StartPoint Realty, Yu Liu

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Building Information for 8 Russell Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,486 SF

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$5,739 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,108

Property Taxes

$631

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Russell Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 1568.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Office, Media Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, City View(s), Garden
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Garden Area, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City
  • View: Yes
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 3rd bedroom does not have a closet. Ask agent for additional disclosures.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 701889
  • Assessments: $767,900
  • Book: 52320
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: MR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 8 Russell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73214948

$1,005,000
Mar 27, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73214948

Mar 26, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73214948

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73214948

$1,005,000
03/27/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73214948

03/26/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73214948

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

Public Records for 8 Russell Road

Taxable ValueLand$675,200Additions$115,700Total$790,900
Tax Record2025$7,751 ($646 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,568 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,568 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt224 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,486 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1928ZoningMR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:71 B:011 L:0001

Schools near 8 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 12
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Perkins School For The Blind
PrivatePK to 12

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: 8 Russell Road, Newton, MA 02458
$1,005,000
3
1,568
4,486
$205,500
2
1
1,120
$641,000
4
2,065
6,468
$230,000
2
2,466
4,685
$195,500
4
2.5
1,680
5,994
$465,000
2
2.5
1,458

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Anne Fantasia

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