Charming and sun-filled Cape in a prime Chestnut Hill location offering over 1,500 SF of inviting living space. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and tranquility, yet just moments from everything Brookline and Boston have to offer. Inside, natural light pours through the spacious living and dining rooms, while the kitchen/family room expansion at the back of the home—complete with a cozy gas fireplace—creates a bright and central anchor of the house. Enjoy morning coffee or evening unwinding on the covered porch overlooking a beautifully landscaped yard. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. The home offers easy options for adding a third bedroom. Mini-splits for cooling, a one-car garage, walk-in cedar closet, ample storage throughout, and peaceful surroundings complete this inviting home.
Situated in Chestnut Hill, this immaculate,expanded Cape-style house offers a living room with fireplace, elegant dining room, & 2003 kitchen/great room addition that features granite countertops and a large peninsula. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, handsome mouldings, and hardwood floors. The unfinished basement contains laundry, storage, and in home office. Direct access to a one-car garage under. Wonderful cedar farmer's porch leads to fenced, professionally landscaped yard and gardens.
Public Records
Jul 19, 1988
Sold
$249,000
$161/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 1987
Sold
$215,000
$139/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,575 (+2.7%)
$475,800 + $484,600
$960,400
2022
$9,320 (+8.1%)
$453,100 + $461,500
$914,600
2021
$8,618 (+9.5%)
$435,700 + $443,700
$879,400
2020
$7,872 (+5.9%)
$396,100 + $436,900
$833,000
2019
$7,433 (+0.6%)
$377,200 + $416,100
$793,300
2018
$7,385 (+1.5%)
$377,300 + $403,400
$780,700
2017
$7,276 (+1.5%)
$355,800 + $380,600
$736,400
2016
$7,171 (+4.4%)
$332,600 + $355,600
$688,200
2015
$6,869 (−0.9%)
$310,800 + $332,400
$643,200
2014
$6,929 (+0.7%)
$282,600 + $325,700
$608,300
2013
$6,880 (+2.4%)
$274,400 + $316,200
$590,600
2012
$6,719 (+2.8%)
$274,400 + $315,000
$589,400
2011
$6,536 (+5.6%)
$262,600 + $315,800
$578,400
2010
$6,188 (+2.6%)
$262,600 + $301,500
$564,100
2009
$6,030
$262,600 + $301,500
$564,100
Tax history for 82 Risley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,575 (+2.7%)
$475,800 + $484,600
$960,400
2022
$9,320 (+8.1%)
$453,100 + $461,500
$914,600
2021
$8,618 (+9.5%)
$435,700 + $443,700
$879,400
2020
$7,872 (+5.9%)
$396,100 + $436,900
$833,000
2019
$7,433 (+0.6%)
$377,200 + $416,100
$793,300
2018
$7,385 (+1.5%)
$377,300 + $403,400
$780,700
2017
$7,276 (+1.5%)
$355,800 + $380,600
$736,400
2016
$7,171 (+4.4%)
$332,600 + $355,600
$688,200
2015
$6,869 (−0.9%)
$310,800 + $332,400
$643,200
2014
$6,929 (+0.7%)
$282,600 + $325,700
$608,300
2013
$6,880 (+2.4%)
$274,400 + $316,200
$590,600
2012
$6,719 (+2.8%)
$274,400 + $315,000
$589,400
2011
$6,536 (+5.6%)
$262,600 + $315,800
$578,400
2010
$6,188 (+2.6%)
$262,600 + $301,500
$564,100
2009
$6,030
$262,600 + $301,500
$564,100
*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
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
1,543
Year built
1934
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
41851
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Sep 28, 2015 • Active
Residential building
Replace the roof and gutters according to manufacturer specifications.
Roofing
Dec 16, 2011 • Active
Residential building
Install a factory-built gas-fired direct vent prefabricated fireplace according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas
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: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,543
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Norfolk County
APN: 41851
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Light Fixture Is Excluded
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Baker School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
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