Picture Perfect colonial located in South Brookline, Baker School district, has been tastefully updated and beautifully renovated, no detail has been overlooked! Fabulous first floor is perfect for family living and fun entertaining. First floor includes: Elegant eat in kitchen, lovely dining room, gorgeous living room with vaulted ceilings, built ins and a cozy window seat, and a generous family room complete with fireplace. Second floor has 3 bedrooms with a family bathroom, elegant master suite with en-suite bathroom and drool worthy closets. Finished lower level includes even more space comfy den with gas fireplace, full bathroom, laundry room and extra bonus/guest room. Private fenced in yard for all of your outdoor summer gatherings! This home needs nothing but you! Enjoy all South Brookline has to offer: playgrounds, schools, Chestnut Hill Mall, The Street and Chestnut Hill Square for shopping and dining. Close proximity to Boston and Medical Centers.
Impeccably renovated and expanded South Brookline Colonial-style home located in the Baker School district. Large first floor family room with vaulted ceiling, window seat and French doors that lead to a private deck, patio and nicely landscaped fenced backyard. The updated eat-in kitchen has direct-access to the family room and dining room. There are three bedrooms on the second floor including a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and large walk-in closet as well as an additional hall bathroom. The high quality finished basement offers an additional family room with a gas fireplace and a finished guest room with full bathroom. This exceptional turn-key home is convenient to Boston, the Longwood Medical area, Chestnut Hill shops at The Mall, The Street and Chestnut Hill Square as well as Larz Anderson Park, Skyline Park and the Brookline/Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course.
Public Records
Aug 31, 1999
Sold
$315,000
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 1976
Sold
$54,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,882 (+2.7%)
$474,900 + $716,900
$1,191,800
2022
$11,566 (+8.1%)
$452,300 + $682,700
$1,135,000
2021
$10,696 (+8.8%)
$434,900 + $656,500
$1,091,400
2020
$9,827 (+5.9%)
$395,300 + $644,600
$1,039,900
2019
$9,280 (+0.6%)
$376,500 + $613,900
$990,400
2018
$9,222 (+1.5%)
$376,500 + $598,300
$974,800
2017
$9,086 (+1.5%)
$355,100 + $564,500
$919,600
2016
$8,955 (+4.4%)
$331,900 + $527,500
$859,400
2015
$8,578 (−1.8%)
$310,200 + $493,000
$803,200
2014
$8,733 (+0.7%)
$282,100 + $484,600
$766,700
2013
$8,672 (+2.2%)
$273,900 + $470,500
$744,400
2012
$8,486 (+3.8%)
$273,900 + $470,500
$744,400
2011
$8,179 (+3.0%)
$262,000 + $461,800
$723,800
2010
$7,940 (+2.6%)
$262,000 + $461,800
$723,800
2009
$7,737
$262,000 + $461,800
$723,800
Tax history for 296 Russett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,882 (+2.7%)
$474,900 + $716,900
$1,191,800
2022
$11,566 (+8.1%)
$452,300 + $682,700
$1,135,000
2021
$10,696 (+8.8%)
$434,900 + $656,500
$1,091,400
2020
$9,827 (+5.9%)
$395,300 + $644,600
$1,039,900
2019
$9,280 (+0.6%)
$376,500 + $613,900
$990,400
2018
$9,222 (+1.5%)
$376,500 + $598,300
$974,800
2017
$9,086 (+1.5%)
$355,100 + $564,500
$919,600
2016
$8,955 (+4.4%)
$331,900 + $527,500
$859,400
2015
$8,578 (−1.8%)
$310,200 + $493,000
$803,200
2014
$8,733 (+0.7%)
$282,100 + $484,600
$766,700
2013
$8,672 (+2.2%)
$273,900 + $470,500
$744,400
2012
$8,486 (+3.8%)
$273,900 + $470,500
$744,400
2011
$8,179 (+3.0%)
$262,000 + $461,800
$723,800
2010
$7,940 (+2.6%)
$262,000 + $461,800
$723,800
2009
$7,737
$262,000 + $461,800
$723,800
*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
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1971
Sq. Ft.
2,012
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
42379
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Mar 21, 2019 • Active
Residential plumbing
Work on a water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Mar 21, 2019 • Active
Residential gas
Work on a water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between Grassmere and Asheville
UnparsedAddress: 296 Russett Rd, Brookline MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,012
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Norfolk County
APN: 42379
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 • 0.5mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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