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Off Market Jul 2016 for $899K

$1,505,519

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,314/mo

•

2,097

sq ft

242 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

About this home

Located in South Brookline, this fabulous home is a blend of beautiful character and contemporary touches. It offers generously-sized rooms and a great floor plan. The piano size living room with fireplace leads to a family room with a picture window overlooking the rear yard. The updated eat-in kitchen has attractive raised panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The spacious deck captures the afternoon sun and the fenced-in yard. The large master bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and a new 2015 bathroom. The original windows have been replaced with insulated double pane glass. The 15x19 playroom in the basement has space for a pool table or ping-pong table. There are many other recent updates as well. There is a garage and additional room in the driveway for three cars. This property is close to Baker School, The Shops at Putterham, The Village at Chestnut Hill, The Street, and Chestnut Hill Square. Commuter Rail to Boston nearby.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$718Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michele Friedler • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Sherean Azarmi • Urban Circle Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71994371

Redfin Estimate

$1,505,519

$607K since sold in July 2016$30K since July

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This home's estimate is 13.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,355,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,590 sq ft
291 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$1,700,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,174 sq ft
170 Bonad Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,210,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,063 sq ft
32 Russett Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 2, 2026
$1,025,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,703 sq ft
11 Crehore Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,420,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,099 sq ft
67 Risley Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,250,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,482 sq ft
87 Bonad Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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Market trends in 02467, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.4%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$95K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 242 Russett Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71994371

Jul 13, 2016

Sold

$899,000

$429/sq ft

May 19, 2016

Pending

—

Apr 26, 2016

Listed

$899,000

$429/sq ft

MLS PIN #71805815

May 28, 2015

Sold

$800,000

$381/sq ft

Apr 3, 2015

Pending

—

Mar 24, 2015

Listed

$779,000

$371/sq ft

Lovely updated South Brookline English Colonial home with generous size rooms and great flow. The piano size living room with fireplace enters into a spacious family room with large picture window overlooking the rear yard. The eat-in kitchen has attractive raised panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and looks out to a deck and level fence enclosed yard. The master bedroom is large with room for a couch and sitting area. It has a walk-in closet and there is room to add a master bathroom. The original windows have been replaced with insulated double pane glass. The finished play room in the basement is big enough for a pool or ping pong table. There is a one car garage and room in the driveway for three additional cars. Close to Baker School, The Shops at Putterham, Starbucks Coffee, Chestnut Hill Village Shops, The Street and Chestnut Hill Square. Minutes to downtown and many major routes. Settle in to your new home in time to enjoy the summer holiday.

MLS PIN #30681267

Jun 13, 2003

Sold

$635,000

$303/sq ft

Apr 11, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Jan 17, 2003

Listed

$649,000

$309/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 14, 2001

Sold

$110,000

$52/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 6, 1990

Sold

$110,000

$52/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,812 (+2.7%)

$474,900 + $609,600

$1,084,500

2022

$10,525 (+8.1%)

$452,300 + $580,600

$1,032,900

2021

$9,733 (+8.9%)

$434,900 + $558,300

$993,200

2020

$8,941 (+5.9%)

$395,300 + $550,800

$946,100

2019

$8,443 (−0.3%)

$376,500 + $524,600

$901,100

2018

$8,466 (+3.3%)

$376,500 + $518,400

$894,900

2017

$8,195 (+3.7%)

$355,100 + $474,400

$829,500

2016

$7,901 (+4.4%)

$331,900 + $426,400

$758,300

2015

$7,569 (−1.8%)

$310,200 + $398,500

$708,700

2014

$7,705 (+0.7%)

$282,100 + $394,400

$676,500

2013

$7,652 (+3.8%)

$273,900 + $382,900

$656,800

2012

$7,371 (+3.8%)

$273,900 + $372,700

$646,600

2011

$7,102 (+3.0%)

$262,000 + $366,500

$628,500

2010

$6,895 (+2.6%)

$262,000 + $366,500

$628,500

2009

$6,719

$262,000 + $366,500

$628,500

Tax history for 242 Russett Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,812 (+2.7%)

$474,900 + $609,600

$1,084,500

2022

$10,525 (+8.1%)

$452,300 + $580,600

$1,032,900

2021

$9,733 (+8.9%)

$434,900 + $558,300

$993,200

2020

$8,941 (+5.9%)

$395,300 + $550,800

$946,100

2019

$8,443 (−0.3%)

$376,500 + $524,600

$901,100

2018

$8,466 (+3.3%)

$376,500 + $518,400

$894,900

2017

$8,195 (+3.7%)

$355,100 + $474,400

$829,500

2016

$7,901 (+4.4%)

$331,900 + $426,400

$758,300

2015

$7,569 (−1.8%)

$310,200 + $398,500

$708,700

2014

$7,705 (+0.7%)

$282,100 + $394,400

$676,500

2013

$7,652 (+3.8%)

$273,900 + $382,900

$656,800

2012

$7,371 (+3.8%)

$273,900 + $372,700

$646,600

2011

$7,102 (+3.0%)

$262,000 + $366,500

$628,500

2010

$6,895 (+2.6%)

$262,000 + $366,500

$628,500

2009

$6,719

$262,000 + $366,500

$628,500

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,000

Year renovated

1972

Sq. Ft.

2,097

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

42330

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2018.

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 276
Length: 12
Width: 23
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Deck - Exterior,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,097
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: taupe

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,718
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Active Solar

Location

Location Information
Directions: off VFW Parkway or Independence Dr.
UnparsedAddress: 242 Russett Rd, Brookline MA 02467

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,097
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Norfolk County
APN: 42330
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 28, 2018

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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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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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Home values near 242 Russett Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
237 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1851 Sq. Ft.	$1,220,417
249 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2214 Sq. Ft.	$1,458,722

Address	Redfin Estimate
241 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1493 Sq. Ft.	$1,263,775
255 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2440 Sq. Ft.	$1,646,028

Address	Redfin Estimate
245 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$1,542,165
257 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1457 Sq. Ft.	$1,086,991

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