When they first saw it, the owners loved its coziness, the dead-end street, and the potential for renovation. At that time, the first floor was a rabbit's warren of small, dark rooms. They opened it up to the river view, expanded the living room capturing space from the front porch, and added new windows to fill the space with light. As they grew their family, they came to appreciate the excellent schools, bike path along the Charles River, the skating rink, and the freedom the bus lines gave them. The renovated basement was a great space for their children to spend time. The house always felt warm and welcoming; a wonderful place to host family and friends. Looking back, the home adapted to all stages of their lives-as a young couple, then with little children, then teenagers, and even when their adult kids came back to live with them, and then lived in it on their own. Home to only two families in the past 84 years, could this be your special place, too?
Sold for $1,005,000
$1,005,000
8 Russell Rd, Newton, MA 02458
3beds
1,568sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
4,486 Square Feet Lot
$1,110,300 Zestimate®
$641/sqft
$4,209 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1.04M - $1.19M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anne Fantasia 617-201-5883,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-945-9161
Bought with:
Yu Liu
StartPoint Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73214948
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Office, Media Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Bay/Bow/Box, Picture
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Bulkhead,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,568
- Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Patio, City View(s), Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Water, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water
Lot
- Size: 4,486 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 701889
- Zoning: MR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $641/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $767,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,569
- Date on market: 1/20/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2024 | Sold | $1,005,000+34.2%$641/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73214948 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $749,000$478/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73214948 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,751 +3.4% | $790,900 +3% |
| 2024 | $7,495 +5.2% | $767,900 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $7,122 +4.5% | $699,600 +8% |
| 2022 | $6,815 +3.7% | $647,800 +6% |
| 2021 | $6,575 +3.1% | $611,100 |
| 2020 | $6,380 +2.9% | $611,100 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,200 +4.5% | $593,300 +8.2% |
| 2018 | $5,933 +3.1% | $548,300 +6% |
| 2017 | $5,752 +4.5% | $517,300 +7% |
| 2016 | $5,502 +4.9% | $483,500 +7% |
| 2015 | $5,247 +0.4% | $451,900 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $5,226 +5.5% | $431,200 |
| 2013 | $4,954 +2.8% | $431,200 |
| 2012 | $4,817 +2.9% | $431,200 +0.4% |
| 2011 | $4,682 +2.6% | $429,500 -2% |
| 2010 | $4,563 +2.4% | $438,300 -2% |
| 2009 | $4,454 +2.7% | $447,200 |
| 2008 | $4,338 -4.6% | $447,200 -8.3% |
| 2007 | $4,548 +2.7% | $487,500 +3% |
| 2006 | $4,430 +3.6% | $473,300 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,274 +11.3% | $450,800 +19.8% |
| 2004 | $3,839 +4.6% | $376,400 +12% |
| 2003 | $3,670 +9.8% | $336,100 |
| 2002 | $3,341 +10.6% | $336,100 +34.1% |
| 2000 | $3,022 +4.8% | $250,600 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $2,884 | $228,000 |
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Neighborhood: Nonantum
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- 9/10Underwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Bigelow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
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