OPEN HOUSE 10/6: SUN 1:30-3:30 - Immaculate brick Cape Cod that has been recently renovated. This home features an updated gourmet KIT w/ Granite Countertops & SS appliances. This sunny & open layout features dining room right off KIT, and LR with fireplace. Large separate FR with 2nd FP and french doors opening to den addition & access to attached garage. Wonderful fenced lot with a huge backyard and front lawn sprinkler system. Quiet neighborhood close to schools, public trans and restaurants
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,960 sq ftLot Size
$608Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeffrey Chubb• RE/MAX Select Realty
Bought with Greer Tan Swiston• Century 21 Commonwealth
Charming and spacious 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Cape on quiet street. Open floor plan and updated kitchen. Only half bath on 2nd floor where 2 bedrooms located. Older fence around yard. Top of both chimneys need work. with cosmetic work has potential. 2...
fireplaces and 1 car garage.
15 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
James Stone
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 129 Russell Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71297922
Jan 31, 2012
Sold
$465,000
$247/sq ft
Dec 24, 2011
Contingent
—
Oct 7, 2011
Listed
$474,900
$252/sq ft
MLS PIN #50358900
May 15, 1997
Sold
$230,000
$122/sq ft
Mar 31, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jan 3, 1997
Listed
$247,900
$132/sq ft
CHARMING AND UNIQUE OVERSIZED BRICK CAPE ON QUIET DEAD END STREET. LARGE EAT IN KITCHEN. FAMILY ROOM WITH CATHEDRAL CEILING AND FIREPLACE. NEWPRO WINDOWS. WALK TO FRANKLIN SCHOOL. FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY TO CRACK THE NEWTON MARKET FOR
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,551 (+3.8%)
$816,200 + $66,300
$882,500
2025
$8,237 (+3.4%)
$777,300 + $63,200
$840,500
2024
$7,964 (+7.1%)
$754,700 + $61,300
$816,000
2023
$7,439 (+4.5%)
$570,800 + $159,900
$730,700
2022
$7,118 (+3.6%)
$528,500 + $148,100
$676,600
2021
$6,868 (+3.1%)
$498,600 + $139,700
$638,300
2020
$6,664 (+2.9%)
$498,600 + $139,700
$638,300
2019
$6,476 (+5.0%)
$484,100 + $135,600
$619,700
2018
$6,170 (+3.2%)
$438,800 + $131,400
$570,200
2017
$5,981 (+4.5%)
$414,000 + $123,900
$537,900
2016
$5,721 (+4.9%)
$386,900 + $115,800
$502,700
2015
$5,454 (+0.7%)
$361,600 + $108,200
$469,800
2014
$5,415 (+5.5%)
$332,300 + $114,500
$446,800
2013
$5,134 (+2.9%)
$332,300 + $114,500
$446,800
2012
$4,991
$332,300 + $114,500
$446,800
2011
$4,994 (+2.6%)
$335,000 + $123,200
$458,200
2010
$4,867 (+2.4%)
$341,800 + $125,700
$467,500
2009
$4,751
$348,800 + $128,200
$477,000
Tax history for 129 Russell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,551 (+3.8%)
$816,200 + $66,300
$882,500
2025
$8,237 (+3.4%)
$777,300 + $63,200
$840,500
2024
$7,964 (+7.1%)
$754,700 + $61,300
$816,000
2023
$7,439 (+4.5%)
$570,800 + $159,900
$730,700
2022
$7,118 (+3.6%)
$528,500 + $148,100
$676,600
2021
$6,868 (+3.1%)
$498,600 + $139,700
$638,300
2020
$6,664 (+2.9%)
$498,600 + $139,700
$638,300
2019
$6,476 (+5.0%)
$484,100 + $135,600
$619,700
2018
$6,170 (+3.2%)
$438,800 + $131,400
$570,200
2017
$5,981 (+4.5%)
$414,000 + $123,900
$537,900
2016
$5,721 (+4.9%)
$386,900 + $115,800
$502,700
2015
$5,454 (+0.7%)
$361,600 + $108,200
$469,800
2014
$5,415 (+5.5%)
$332,300 + $114,500
$446,800
2013
$5,134 (+2.9%)
$332,300 + $114,500
$446,800
2012
$4,991
$332,300 + $114,500
$446,800
2011
$4,994 (+2.6%)
$335,000 + $123,200
$458,200
2010
$4,867 (+2.4%)
$341,800 + $125,700
$467,500
2009
$4,751
$348,800 + $128,200
$477,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Laundromat, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,864
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2185428S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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