Charming 1920's side entrance Colonial in choice Baker School/Chestnut Hill location, near schools, parks, Putterham Circle, shops and restaurants. This bright home offers a living room with fireplace, a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen with glass doors to a covered porch and deck, and a half-bathroom located off the rear entrance. The second floor has three bedrooms and a full bathroom. A full set of stairs to the 3rd floor unfinished attic provides endless possibilities. The lower level is suited for a playroom/office, a laundry room and utility room. This wonderful home offers wonderful detail including natural woodwork, hardwood floors, charming bay windows, ample closets, many built-ins, china cabinet, storage and a lovely window seat in the master bedroom. A one car detached garage and a driveway that can accommodate cars for family and guests.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$714Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Eileen Strong O Boy• Hammond Residential R. E.
Bought with Focus Team• William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
1,818
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
42329
Parking Spaces
5
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2018.
Apr 28, 2026 • Final
Residential electrical
Electrical
HVAC
Dec 11, 2025 • Active
Residential mechanical - sheet metal
Install a new gas boiler to replace the existing unit in the same location. Reconnect the boiler to the existing indirect domestic hot water tank, expansion tank, thermostats, gas piping, electrical systems, circulator pumps, manifold, and zone controls.
Gas
HVAC
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
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Tandem
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Kitchen Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Balcony / Deck
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Play Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,818
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: white/brwn
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Covered
Exterior Features: Deck, Covered Patio/Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,137
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off VFW Pkwy or Independence Drive near Putterham Circle
UnparsedAddress: 238 Russett Rd, Brookline MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,818
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Norfolk County
APN: 42329
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 19, 2018
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Baker School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
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