Amazing opportunity for developers or owner occupants looking for project to customize! This adorable brick Cape style single family is located on a charming street in West Newton close to the Franklin School and offers a spacious living room with a fireplace, a master bedroom on the first floor, family room or office and a eat-in kitchen. The other two bedrooms are located on the second floor. The laundry is in the basement, also theres a cedar closet and plenty of storage.There are hardwood floors throughout and central air conditioning. Tranquil secluded level back yard with patio, perfect for bbqing with a fenced in yard. One car garage and three outside spots.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
7,440 sq ftLot Size
$851Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Eric Glassoff• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Bought with The North Star Group• Keller Williams Realty Evolution
SUNNY 8 RMS CAPE, MODERN KIT D/D, 1 CAR GAR SPACIOUS 1ST FLOOR FAMILY RM,NICE FENCED IN YARD, PATIO, SHED, NEAR SCHOOL, PLAYGROUND AND PUBLIC TRANS. ALSO A/C AND CEDAR CLOSET. NOT A DRIVE BY
MLS PIN #30261551
Dec 24, 1998
Sold
$246,000
$177/sq ft
Oct 25, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Sep 23, 1998
Listed
$250,000
$180/sq ft
COMFORTABLE CAPE ON LEVEL LOT ON A QUIET STREET CLOSE TO THE THE FRANKLIN SCHOOL. LARGE FIRST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM OFF YOUNG KITCHEN. CENTRAL AIR, CEDAR CLOSET IN BASEMENT, PATIO GARAGE DOOR OPENER.
Public Records
Jul 9, 1991
Sold
$161,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,918 (+3.8%)
$817,100
2025
$7,626 (+3.4%)
2024
$7,374 (+6.4%)
2023
$6,932 (+4.5%)
$584,400 + $96,500
$680,900
2022
$6,633 (+3.6%)
$541,100 + $89,400
$630,500
2021
$6,400 (+3.1%)
$510,500 + $84,300
$594,800
2020
$6,210 (+2.9%)
$510,500 + $84,300
$594,800
2019
$6,035 (+4.9%)
$495,600 + $81,900
$577,500
2018
$5,751 (+3.1%)
$450,400 + $81,100
$531,500
2017
$5,576 (+4.6%)
$424,900 + $76,500
$501,400
2016
$5,333 (+4.9%)
$397,100 + $71,500
$468,600
2015
$5,084 (+0.8%)
$371,100 + $66,800
$437,900
2014
$5,042 (+5.5%)
$340,500 + $75,500
$416,000
2013
$4,780 (+2.9%)
$340,500 + $75,500
$416,000
2012
$4,647 (−0.2%)
$340,500 + $75,500
$416,000
2011
$4,656 (+2.6%)
$342,800 + $84,400
$427,200
2010
$4,538 (+2.4%)
$349,800 + $86,100
$435,900
2009
$4,430
$356,900 + $87,900
$444,800
Tax history for 126 Russell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,918 (+3.8%)
$817,100
2025
$7,626 (+3.4%)
2024
$7,374 (+6.4%)
2023
$6,932 (+4.5%)
$584,400 + $96,500
$680,900
2022
$6,633 (+3.6%)
$541,100 + $89,400
$630,500
2021
$6,400 (+3.1%)
$510,500 + $84,300
$594,800
2020
$6,210 (+2.9%)
$510,500 + $84,300
$594,800
2019
$6,035 (+4.9%)
$495,600 + $81,900
$577,500
2018
$5,751 (+3.1%)
$450,400 + $81,100
$531,500
2017
$5,576 (+4.6%)
$424,900 + $76,500
$501,400
2016
$5,333 (+4.9%)
$397,100 + $71,500
$468,600
2015
$5,084 (+0.8%)
$371,100 + $66,800
$437,900
2014
$5,042 (+5.5%)
$340,500 + $75,500
$416,000
2013
$4,780 (+2.9%)
$340,500 + $75,500
$416,000
2012
$4,647 (−0.2%)
$340,500 + $75,500
$416,000
2011
$4,656 (+2.6%)
$342,800 + $84,400
$427,200
2010
$4,538 (+2.4%)
$349,800 + $86,100
$435,900
2009
$4,430
$356,900 + $87,900
$444,800
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,386
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2485204S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Mar 14, 2025 • Final
Gas permit - application
Gas
Mar 14, 2025 • Final
Plumbing permit application
Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Office Room Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Unfinished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,386
Foundation Area: 99,999
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,626
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Washington St. to Cherry St. to Russell Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 126 Russell Rd, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,386
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2485204S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
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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