Classic West Roxbury colonial is ready for its next owners! This charming property will feel like home as soon as you come in. The first floor offers a spacious living room complete with a fireplace and plantation style shutters. The living room opens up to a dining area complete with a built in hutch. The kitchen features granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Directly off of the kitchen is a half-bath along with a bonus room great for a play area or home office. The 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom with tub and a bonus space great for a sitting area or storage. The exterior offers a 1 car garage, trex deck and a level backyard with great views. In addition, the exterior has been freshly painted. Hardwood floors, crown molding and an unfinished basement great for storage completes this great offering. This perfectly situated home overlooks the Brucewood Street Park and Hynes Field. Close to all that West Roxbury has to offer! Offers due Tuesday at 5pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,429 sq ftLot Size
$570Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Andrew McKinney• Donnelly + Co.
Bought with David Doucette• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
This perfectly situated Colonial overlooks the Brucewood Street Park & Hynes Field! The first floor offers a charming living room with fireplace & plantation style shutters, oversized dining room with built in china hutch, updated kitchen with granite & stainless, family room / play room or home office & half bath. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, bathroom & spacious landing. There is a full unfinished basement for storage, crown molding & hardwood floors throughout. Many updates in recent years include roof, heating system (annual service done last week) full house insulation, restored windows (newer storms & sash chords) & trex deck. The whole interior of the house was just painted. There is a comfortable sized yard, a 1 car garage & half a block to the fabulous park & playground. All this close to the vibrant shops & restaurants, T service & major routes that West Roxbury has to offer!! .****** Open House Sat & Sun (May 13th & 14th) 1 to 2:30pm
MLS PIN #70004310
May 24, 2004
Sold
$486,000
$298/sq ft
Mar 17, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Mar 9, 2004
Listed
$479,900
$294/sq ft
This handsome 7rm Colonial has many charming details* crown moldings,oak flrs and spacious room size. Nice kitchen with TV room overlooking deck and fenced yard. New half bath and fresh paint make this pristine home move-in. Well located near Brookline*Medical area* Village shops & restaurants. Walk to train
MLS PIN #30358853
Dec 1, 1999
Sold
$276,900
$170/sq ft
Oct 6, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Oct 1, 1999
Listed
$289,900
$178/sq ft
MLS PIN #50390690
Mar 30, 1998
Sold
$210,000
$129/sq ft
Jan 18, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jan 16, 1998
Listed
$209,900
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 16, 1994
Sold
$170,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,565 (+8.6%)
$222,300 + $482,100
$704,400
2022
$6,968 (+9.0%)
$202,100 + $438,300
$640,400
2021
$6,395 (+5.3%)
$194,300 + $405,000
$599,300
2020
$6,075 (+7.6%)
$175,800 + $399,500
$575,300
2019
$5,647 (−8.9%)
$154,700 + $381,100
$535,800
2018
$6,202
$154,700 + $437,100
$591,800
2017
$6,204 (+3.0%)
$154,700 + $431,100
$585,800
2016
$6,021 (−0.6%)
$154,700 + $392,700
$547,400
2015
$6,059 (+2.1%)
$163,300 + $337,000
$500,300
2014
$5,937 (−4.3%)
$163,300 + $308,600
$471,900
2013
$6,201 (+9.0%)
$163,300 + $308,600
$471,900
2012
$5,691 (+2.0%)
$149,400 + $287,000
$436,400
2009
$5,582 (+19.5%)
$149,400 + $287,000
$436,400
2006
$4,673
$162,800 + $276,800
$439,600
Tax history for 156 Russett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,565 (+8.6%)
$222,300 + $482,100
$704,400
2022
$6,968 (+9.0%)
$202,100 + $438,300
$640,400
2021
$6,395 (+5.3%)
$194,300 + $405,000
$599,300
2020
$6,075 (+7.6%)
$175,800 + $399,500
$575,300
2019
$5,647 (−8.9%)
$154,700 + $381,100
$535,800
2018
$6,202
$154,700 + $437,100
$591,800
2017
$6,204 (+3.0%)
$154,700 + $431,100
$585,800
2016
$6,021 (−0.6%)
$154,700 + $392,700
$547,400
2015
$6,059 (+2.1%)
$163,300 + $337,000
$500,300
2014
$5,937 (−4.3%)
$163,300 + $308,600
$471,900
2013
$6,201 (+9.0%)
$163,300 + $308,600
$471,900
2012
$5,691 (+2.0%)
$149,400 + $287,000
$436,400
2009
$5,582 (+19.5%)
$149,400 + $287,000
$436,400
2006
$4,673
$162,800 + $276,800
$439,600
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,632
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1428650
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
WEST ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOOD-1F-6000
West Roxbury Neighborhood-One-Family Residential Subdistrict
The One-Family Residential (1F) Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain and promote low density one-family neighborhoods, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as-of-right. In a 1F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building shall be 1.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Jan 3, 2026 • Final
Short form bldg
Work on insulation.
Remodel
Jul 20, 2016 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Plumbing
Water heater
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: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Unfinished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,632
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,565.09
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Location
Location Information
Directions: Weld Street to Russett Road in West Roxbury
UnparsedAddress: 156 Russett Rd, Boston MA 02132
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1428650
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Lyndon K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
West Roxbury, MA • 02132
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$885,000 – $1.07M
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