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#73357760, David McDonough, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
$899,900 List price
137 Russell Rd Newton, MA 02465
$10,000
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2 beds
1 full
1,197 sqft
0.2 acres
$752 / sqft
House
Property details
About 137 Russell Rd
Welcome to 137 Russell Road, a charming single family cape nestled in the heart of the highly sought after Village of West Newton. This lovely home boasts 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, an inviting layout and large windows highlighting hardwood floors throughout. The home has many updated systems, Central Air and has great expansion potential. Step outside onto the large landscaped backyard, perfect for barbecues, badminton, croquet, volleyball and wiffle ball. The finished basement offers a full laundry, play and hobby areas and ample storage. The Franklin Elementary School and playground is literally up the street. The home is just minutes to West Newton Square, Auburndale, Newtonville, as well as to Waltham's dining and centers and big-box retail stores. Enjoy this great safe neighborhood and highly rated Newton School System! Open Houses Saturday 5/17 from 12-1:30 and Sunday 5/18 from 11-12:30!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,197 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.22 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingAttached, Paved Drive, Off Street
MLS #73374141
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceLiving Room
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Exterior: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
- Architectural Style: Cape
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $899,900
- Price/SqFt: $751
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,521
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot, Easement
- Directions: Cherry Street to Russell Road
- Year Built: 1940
- Living Area: 1,197 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.22 Acres
- MLS Number: 73374141
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
- Office Phone: (781) 893-0808
- Listing Agent: Brian Fitzpatrick
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $- | $6,521 |
| 2023 | $600,600 | $6,114 |
| 2022 | $556,100 | $5,850 |
| 2021 | $524,600 | $5,645 |
| 2020 | $524,600 | $5,477 |
| 2019 | $509,300 | $5,322 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•30 Parmenter Rd
9
Franklin Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•125 Derby St
5
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
Public District KG-4
0.6 mi
•510 Moody St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $99,138. The majority of Newton, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
11%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
32%
100k-200k
17%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
42%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Hiking/backpacking
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Nordstrom Rack
The Container Store
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Chipotle
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Mazda
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Rock
Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 137 Russell Rd
The listing price of 137 Russell Rd property is $899,900.
The property 137 Russell Rd is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02465.
Active Listing: 137 Russell Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 137 Russell Rd are: Henry Whittemore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), F. A. Day Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), John W. McDevitt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Watertown Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Newton North High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Waltham Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Watertown High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,521 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 137 Russell Rd has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 137 Russell Rd is 1,197 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 137 Russell Rd is 1940.
This home is located at 137 Russell Rd in Newton, MA and zip code 02465 in the West Newton neighborhood. This 1,197 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $899,900.
While more than 29 listings in Newton, MA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 27 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Newton, MA increased by 29.5% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 32 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,502,556.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.