57 Russell Avenue

Watertown, MA 02472

$1,610,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,689 Sq. Ft.
$343 / Sq. Ft.
4,689
Sq. Ft.
$343
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Featured on PBS’s This Old House, this exceptional residence offers a singularly gracious renovation of a grand late- Victorian on one of the most beautiful and sought-after residential side streets of Watertown. Sited on a landscaped and level lot of nearly 16,000 square feet, it has all that the most discerning buyers seek: large and beautiful sun-filled rooms, abundant open and inviting spaces for entertaining, a carefully conceived chef’s kitchen that offers two informal dining areas and opens...Featured on PBS’s This Old House, this exceptional residence offers a singularly gracious renovation of a grand late- Victorian on one of the most beautiful and sought-after residential side streets of Watertown. Sited on a landscaped and level lot of nearly 16,000 square feet, it has all that the most discerning buyers seek: large and beautiful sun-filled rooms, abundant open and inviting spaces for entertaining, a carefully conceived chef’s kitchen that offers two informal dining areas and opens onto the deck and expansive garden, a good number of bedrooms and studies, and beautiful baths. The first floor alone has nearly 2,000 square feet of superb living space renovated to an artisanal level. There are exquisitely finished doors, high ceilings, stained glass, excellent sun exposures, top-grade artisanal cabinetry and built-in storage, uniformly high-quality moldings and fine period details, including the beautiful front hall stair. Superb systems for efficient year-round comfort.

Listing Agents

  1. Christian Jones

    Christian Jones

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    cj@compass.com

    P: 617.240.0799

Property Details for 57 Russell Avenue

Town
Watertown
Area
MA-Watertown
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:28 AM

Property Details for 57 Russell Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72012408
Days on Market14
Taxes$14,599 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1888
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 57 Russell Avenue

Stories-Year Built1888Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,899 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,003 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,786

Property Taxes

$1,217

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 57 Russell Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4689.0
  • Color: Green
  • 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, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Other
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Library, Home Office, Study, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • 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: Second
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: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: Third
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 853393
  • Assessments: $1,170,700
  • Book: 58643
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
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 57 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 57 Russell Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$681,300Additions$1,266,700Total$1,948,000
Tax Record2023$26,454 ($2,204 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,870 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,870 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,898 SqFtStories3Lot Size15,921 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1885ZoningS-10CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1103 B:0022 L:0008PFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 57 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

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