Welcome to 117 Russell Road, a delightful, sun-filled brick home on a quiet tree-lined side street in a great West Newton Neighborhood. Incredibly convenient location, walking distance to schools, playgrounds, Charles River trails, shops, restaurants and the commuter rail. Great floor plan: newly remodeled kitchen and kitchen island on one side, fire-placed living room and family room on the other. Second floor has 3 bedrooms: two of which have skylight, and a spacious master bedroom. 4th bedroom can be located on the first floor (bonus room). Two full bathrooms, one on each floor, 2nd floor just updated with double sink vanity. Gorgeous level lot, with fenced yard, oversized deck overlooking a serene backyard, great for barbeque and family gatherings. Newly installed shed provides extra space for storage or sporting needs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
7,860 sq ftLot Size
$780Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Yu Jin• Feng Shui Realty
Bought with Nancy Greeley• Coldwell Banker Realty - Andover
Welcome home to this well maintained&sunny 8RM,3 or 4BR,2BA,1548SF brick home on a pretty side street locale w/in walking distance to Express bus,schools,playground,shops&restaurants.Oversize deck overlooking gorgeous 7860SF fenced level lot perfect for kids&pets to roam in&expansion possibilities.Fireplace Living RM.Open flr plan w/great layout.Lg front to back Master BR.Wood floors.Skylights.Central AC.Garage.Gas heat&cooking.Updated kitchen.Tiled BAs.Free Home Warranty
MLS PIN #30463535
Jan 25, 2001
Sold
$363,500
$235/sq ft
Dec 21, 2000
Listing Removed
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Nov 29, 2000
Listed
$375,000
$242/sq ft
SPACIOUS CAPE COLONIAL HAS BRIGHT OPEN FLOOR PLAN ON 1ST FLOOR +STUDY/GUEST ROOM. LARGE KITCHEN OPENS TO DECK AND FABULOUS ENCLOSED YARD. NEWER WINDOWS, CENTRAL AIR, SECURITY SYSTEM. GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. FRESHLY PAINTED. MOVE RIGHT IN.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$114,100
2025
$8,898 (+3.4%)
$803,200 + $104,800
$908,000
2024
$8,604 (+8.9%)
$779,800 + $101,800
$881,600
2023
$7,904 (+4.8%)
$592,300 + $184,100
$776,400
2022
$7,545 (+3.6%)
$548,400 + $168,800
$717,200
2021
$7,280 (+3.1%)
$517,400 + $159,200
$676,600
2020
$7,064 (+2.9%)
$517,400 + $159,200
$676,600
2019
$6,865 (+3.9%)
$502,300 + $154,600
$656,900
2018
$6,606 (+3.2%)
$456,400 + $154,100
$610,500
2017
$6,404 (+4.6%)
$430,600 + $145,300
$575,900
2016
$6,125 (+4.9%)
$402,400 + $135,800
$538,200
2015
$5,840 (+0.6%)
$376,100 + $126,900
$503,000
2014
$5,805 (+5.5%)
$345,300 + $133,700
$479,000
2013
$5,504 (+2.9%)
$345,300 + $133,700
$479,000
2012
$5,350 (+8.2%)
$345,300 + $133,700
$479,000
2011
$4,944 (+2.6%)
$347,700 + $105,900
$453,600
2010
$4,819 (+2.4%)
$354,800 + $108,100
$462,900
2009
$4,704
$362,000 + $110,300
$472,300
Tax history for 117 Russell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$114,100
2025
$8,898 (+3.4%)
$803,200 + $104,800
$908,000
2024
$8,604 (+8.9%)
$779,800 + $101,800
$881,600
2023
$7,904 (+4.8%)
$592,300 + $184,100
$776,400
2022
$7,545 (+3.6%)
$548,400 + $168,800
$717,200
2021
$7,280 (+3.1%)
$517,400 + $159,200
$676,600
2020
$7,064 (+2.9%)
$517,400 + $159,200
$676,600
2019
$6,865 (+3.9%)
$502,300 + $154,600
$656,900
2018
$6,606 (+3.2%)
$456,400 + $154,100
$610,500
2017
$6,404 (+4.6%)
$430,600 + $145,300
$575,900
2016
$6,125 (+4.9%)
$402,400 + $135,800
$538,200
2015
$5,840 (+0.6%)
$376,100 + $126,900
$503,000
2014
$5,805 (+5.5%)
$345,300 + $133,700
$479,000
2013
$5,504 (+2.9%)
$345,300 + $133,700
$479,000
2012
$5,350 (+8.2%)
$345,300 + $133,700
$479,000
2011
$4,944 (+2.6%)
$347,700 + $105,900
$453,600
2010
$4,819 (+2.4%)
$354,800 + $108,100
$462,900
2009
$4,704
$362,000 + $110,300
$472,300
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
690154
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
May 31, 2022 • Final
Gas permit - application
Gas
May 31, 2022 • Final
Plumbing permit application
Plumbing
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: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Directions: Washington St to Cherry St to Russell Rd
UnparsedAddress: 117 Russell Rd, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 690154
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: A Few Plants In The Yard
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Franklin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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