Colonial residence featuring a classically designed living room with a decorative fireplace and hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, which leads into the sun-filled dining room. Off of the dining room, there is a sitting room with views of the back deck. The second floor offers three bedrooms and one full bathroom. The lower level is well suited for a playroom or home office. Other highlights include; a large backyard, central air conditioning and one-car garage. Located within close proximity to the Baker School, Hynes Field and Putterham Shops.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
7,875 sq ftLot Size
$1,082Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kristina Lamarre• Hammond Residential R. E.
Brookline Schools, Hynes Feild Toddler Park, EZ Access to West Roxbury Center and Commuter Line This wonderful Colonial offers living room with fireplace, small family room with sliders to deck overlooking large yard and finished playroom in basement.
MLS PIN #70035573
Oct 15, 2004
Sold
$649,000
$461/sq ft
Oct 6, 2004
Listing Removed
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May 17, 2004
Listed
$649,000
$461/sq ft
Beautiful sunny house in South Brookline. Two floors with 3 brms and 2.5 baths. Finished basement with family room and office. 2 zone central air, fireplace, hardwood floors throughout, new roof, new windows, new washer and dryer. Large porch and gorgeous fenced yard with above ground swimming pool and a shed. Sprinkler system. Park, shopping plaza, tennis court, golf and public transportation a few minutes away by foot. Baker school. Best value in Brookline! A gem of a house!
Public Records
Feb 26, 1999
Sold
$326,000
$232/sq ft
MLS PIN #50381275
Jun 4, 1998
Sold
$290,000
$206/sq ft
Nov 7, 1997
Listing Removed
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Jul 18, 1997
Listed
$299,000
$213/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,584 (+17.0%)
$541,000 + $1,122,400
$1,663,400
2022
$14,179 (+8.1%)
$515,200 + $876,300
$1,391,500
2021
$13,112 (+8.3%)
$495,400 + $842,600
$1,338,000
2020
$12,107 (+5.9%)
$450,300 + $830,900
$1,281,200
2019
$11,433 (+1.1%)
$428,900 + $791,300
$1,220,200
2018
$11,306 (+1.5%)
$429,000 + $766,100
$1,195,100
2017
$11,140 (+55.3%)
$404,700 + $722,800
$1,127,500
2016
$7,173 (+4.4%)
$378,200 + $310,200
$688,400
2015
$6,872 (+3.3%)
$353,500 + $289,900
$643,400
2014
$6,651 (+0.7%)
$321,400 + $262,500
$583,900
2013
$6,604 (+2.2%)
$312,000 + $254,900
$566,900
2012
$6,463 (+1.9%)
$312,000 + $254,900
$566,900
2011
$6,344 (+3.0%)
$306,900 + $254,500
$561,400
2010
$6,159 (+2.6%)
$306,900 + $254,500
$561,400
2009
$6,001
$306,900 + $254,500
$561,400
Tax history for 197 Russett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,584 (+17.0%)
$541,000 + $1,122,400
$1,663,400
2022
$14,179 (+8.1%)
$515,200 + $876,300
$1,391,500
2021
$13,112 (+8.3%)
$495,400 + $842,600
$1,338,000
2020
$12,107 (+5.9%)
$450,300 + $830,900
$1,281,200
2019
$11,433 (+1.1%)
$428,900 + $791,300
$1,220,200
2018
$11,306 (+1.5%)
$429,000 + $766,100
$1,195,100
2017
$11,140 (+55.3%)
$404,700 + $722,800
$1,127,500
2016
$7,173 (+4.4%)
$378,200 + $310,200
$688,400
2015
$6,872 (+3.3%)
$353,500 + $289,900
$643,400
2014
$6,651 (+0.7%)
$321,400 + $262,500
$583,900
2013
$6,604 (+2.2%)
$312,000 + $254,900
$566,900
2012
$6,463 (+1.9%)
$312,000 + $254,900
$566,900
2011
$6,344 (+3.0%)
$306,900 + $254,500
$561,400
2010
$6,159 (+2.6%)
$306,900 + $254,500
$561,400
2009
$6,001
$306,900 + $254,500
$561,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,687
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
42274
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Feb 24, 2016 • Active
Certificate of occupancy
Construct a two-story addition with a garage according to the provided plans.
Addition
Jul 8, 2015 • Active
Residential building
Install rooftop mounting brackets for photovoltaic panels.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,407
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
UnparsedAddress: 197 Russett Rd, Brookline MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,687
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Suffolk County
APN: 42274
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Baker School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
8/10
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