119 Russell Avenue

Watertown, MA 02472

$1,800,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
4,210 Sq. Ft.
$428 / Sq. Ft.
4,210
Sq. Ft.
$428
per Sq. Ft.

Description

High on the hill on one of Watertown's most beautiful residential streets, set back from the sidewalk, turned sideways to allow maximum sunlight: spacious & lovely light-filled single-family residence offers what buyers seek: elegant & generous spaces for family life & entertaining, including oversized living room with 3 exposures & fireplace (with beautiful hand-carved mantelpiece); hardwood floors, good-size windows. 5 bedrooms, spacious master bedroom. 3 full baths, 2 half-baths. Glamorous new...High on the hill on one of Watertown's most beautiful residential streets, set back from the sidewalk, turned sideways to allow maximum sunlight: spacious & lovely light-filled single-family residence offers what buyers seek: elegant & generous spaces for family life & entertaining, including oversized living room with 3 exposures & fireplace (with beautiful hand-carved mantelpiece); hardwood floors, good-size windows. 5 bedrooms, spacious master bedroom. 3 full baths, 2 half-baths. Glamorous new master bath. Huge study on 3rd floor has unparalleled sweeping views of property's own garden & yard, as well as lovely neighboring houses & gardens. At lower level, very large finished recreation room & mural painted by celebrated children's book illustrator. European-style wine cellar, large laundry room. Gas-fueled Buderus boiler has 5 zones. Large workshop with built-in workbench. Storage. Expansive grounds landscaped for year-round beauty in a pastoral setting close to the city.

Listing Agents

  1. Christian Jones

    Christian Jones

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    cj@compass.com

    P: 617.240.0799

  2. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    jpetrowsky@compass.com

    P: 617.504.6330

Property Details for 119 Russell Avenue

Town
Watertown
Area
MA-Watertown
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Garden, Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay, Neda Vander Stoep

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:35 AM

Property Details for 119 Russell Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72827721
Days on Market21
Taxes$16,203 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1928
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay, Neda Vander Stoep

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Building Information for 119 Russell Avenue

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,174 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,823

Property Taxes

$1,350

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 119 Russell Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 4210.0
  • Color: Honey
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Play Room, Study, Wine Cellar
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract, Lender Approval Required
  • Tax ID: 853548
  • Assessments: $1,480,200
  • Book: 71027
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: S-10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 119 Russell Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 119 Russell Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$672,500Additions$1,043,600Total$1,716,100
Tax Record2023$23,305 ($1,942 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,800 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt645 SqFtStories3Lot Size11,504 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningS-10CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1112 B:0018C L:0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 119 Russell Avenue

This home is within Watertown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hosmer Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Watertown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watertown High School
Public9 to 12

J.R. Lowell Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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