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242 Russett Rd

Brookline, MA 02467

3 beds
3 baths
2,097 sqft
5,000 sqft lot
$428 per sqft
1935 build
– on site

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Located in South Brookline, this fabulous home is a blend of beautiful character and contemporary touches. It offers generously-sized rooms and a great floor plan. The piano size living room with fireplace leads to a family room with a picture window overlooking the rear yard. The updated eat-in kitchen has attractive raised panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The spacious deck captures the afternoon sun and the fenced-in yard. The large master bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and a new 2015 bathroom. The original windows have been replaced with insulated double pane glass. The 15x19 playroom in the basement has space for a pool table or ping-pong table. There are many other recent updates as well. There is a garage and additional room in the driveway for three cars. This property is close to Baker School, The Shops at Putterham, The Village at Chestnut Hill, The Street, and Chestnut Hill Square. Commuter Rail to Boston nearby.

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Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 26, 2023 •

MLS# 71994371 —

The Building

Year Built:

1935
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Area:

9999
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck - Wood
Building Area Total:

2097
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

8
Interior Features:

Play Room
Living Room Level:

First
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Dining Room Level:

First
Family Room Level:

First
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2097
Living Room Area:

276
Living Room Length:

12
Living Room Width:

23
Kitchen Area:

143
Kitchen Length:

13
Kitchen Width:

11
Dining Room Area:

143
Dining Room Length:

13
Dining Room Width:

11
Family Room Area:

144
Family Room Length:

12
Family Room Width:

12
Bedroom 2 Area:

187
Bedroom 3 Area:

132
Bedroom 2 Length:

17
Bedroom 2 Width:

11
Bedroom 3 Length:

12
Bedroom 3 Width:

11
Master Bedroom Area:

204
Master Bedroom Length:

12
Master Bedroom Width:

17

Location

Directions:

off VFW Parkway or Independence Dr.
Latitude:

42.296688
Longitude:

-71.152662

The Property

Parcel Number:

B:384 L:0003 S:0000,42330
Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.11
Lot Size Square Feet:

5000
Lot Size Acres:

0.11
Zoning:

S-7
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Water view:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2016
Tax Book Number:

33164
Tax Annual Amount:

5718
Tax Assessed Value:

758300

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second

Baths

Bathrooms Total:

2.5
Bathrooms Total:

3
Bathrooms Full:

2
Bathrooms Half:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Master Bathroom Features:

Yes

The Listing

Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.5
Compensation Based on:

Net Sale Price
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range

Schools

Elementary School:

Baker
High School:

Brookline High

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Shopping
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

3
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

1
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$296/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/13/16 Jul 13, 2016	Sold	MLSPIN	$899,000	12.4% (11.0% / YR)
5/28/15 May 28, 2015		MLSPIN	$800,000	26.0% (2.2% / YR)
6/13/03 Jun 13, 2003		MLSPIN	$635,000

House Sold on 7/13/2016

$899,000

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242 Russett Rd

Brookline, MA 02467