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  • $1,960,800

    71 Russell Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

    4beds
    1baths
    2,529sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1892
    0.3 Acres Lot
    $1,960,800 Zestimate®
    $775/sqft
    $5,474 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,960,800

    $1.82M - $2.14M

    $5,474/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This circa 1892 Victorian-style residence has been in the same family for 50 years. With over 2,529 square feet of living space on three floors, this home awaits your updates and finishing touches. The first floor features a formal entry, opening to staircase, replete with finial-topped newel post and ornamental balusters. The formal living room with bay window opens to dining room with wood-burning fireplace and bay window. The kitchen, with laundry and pantry storage, leads to a large family room addition, overlooking the level backyard with mature plantings. A half bathroom completes this floor. The second floor features 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The third floor is finished, heated and could be used as playroom, additional bedroom, or office. This home has a two-car detached garage and is set on 13,200 square feet of land. Located near the Oakley Country Club and close to shops, schools, major routes and public transportation to both Harvard and Watertown Squares.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 1.5
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Features
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,529 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 0.30 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: WATEM1103B0024L0000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1892

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Watertown

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/29/2022Sold$1,700,000-2.9%$672/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73046538 Report a problem
    10/21/2022Contingent$1,750,000$692/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73046538 Report a problem
    10/11/2022Listed for sale$1,750,000+124.9%$692/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73046538 Report a problem
    4/30/2015Sold$778,000-2.6%$308/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/19/2015Pending sale$799,000$316/sqft
    Source: Hammond Residential Real Estate #71797768 Report a problem
    3/5/2015Listed for sale$799,000$316/sqft
    Source: Hammond Residential Real Estate #71797768 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$19,293 +5.3%$1,651,800 +5.5%
    2024$18,319 +12.5%$1,565,700 +30.6%
    2023$16,284 +9.6%$1,199,100 +6.9%
    2022$14,864 +20.3%$1,121,800 +11.2%
    2021$12,360 +2.5%$1,009,000 +1.6%
    2020$12,057 +6.6%$993,200 +13.1%
    2019$11,314 +1.7%$878,400 +6.3%
    2018$11,129 +1.8%$826,200 +5%
    2017$10,929 +19.8%$786,800 +18%
    2016$9,122 -4.5%$666,800 +5%
    2015$9,549 +0.5%$635,300
    2014$9,504 +1.9%$635,300
    2013$9,326 +5.9%$635,300 +3.9%
    2012$8,808 +16.3%$611,700 +12.4%
    2011$7,574 +0.8%$544,100 -3.6%
    2010$7,513 -5%$564,500 -12.6%
    2009$7,907 +5.5%$646,000 -1.8%
    2008$7,492 -7.7%$657,800 -15.3%
    2007$8,114 +3.8%$776,500 +11%
    2006$7,815 +10.7%$699,600 +8.1%
    2005$7,062 +10.3%$647,300 +4.6%
    2004$6,405 +2.7%$618,800 +25.5%
    2003$6,238 +8.4%$493,100 +7.2%
    2002$5,752 +11.6%$459,800 +19.4%
    2000$5,155 +7.3%$385,000 +13.9%
    1999$4,804 $338,100

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    Neighborhood: 02472

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Hosmer
    • Middle: Watertown MS
    • High: Waterown HS

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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