98 Russell Road, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465 • West Newton
$417,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,200
Sq Ft
$348
Price/Sq Ft
0.20
Acres
1947
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
96
Days on Market
Sold 2007 Listed Sep 11, 2006 • MLS# 70455888 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $499,900
Final Sale Price: $417,000
Difference: $82,900 (-16.6%)
Performance Metrics
83.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
96
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $417
Sale $/sq ft: $348
This property sold for $348 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 16.6% below the original asking price.

At 96 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$348/sq ft
Area Median
$617/sq ft
Difference
43.6%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Nice 8785 sq ft.level lot in this quiet section of West Newton. Located off Cherry Street, this 1947 Cape has newly refinished ceilings on first floor, all the walls have been sanded and repainted, new bathroom vanity and toilet, new stove/cooktop and range hood. Refinshed gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Landscaping has been updated. House features a large back yard. Attached one car garage. New roof over den. Recent energy efficient windows. Low maintenance vinyl siding.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

81%
Price Range
98
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73601308
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Nov 12, 2026
$2,195,000
MLS #73601308 - Active
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Sold
Jan 19, 2007
$417,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 98
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Listed for Sale
Sep 12, 2006
$449,900
Original listing
Agent: Alan Levine Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2006 $3,915 $414,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,915
Tax Year 2006
Assessed Value
$414,100

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1947
Living Area 1,200 sq ft
Lot Size 0.20 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Bulkhead
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric Fuses, 60 Amps/less
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,915
Assessed Value $414,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Quaint Cape, Just Repainted, New Bath Fixtures, New Stove, Newly Finished Hardwood Floors
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color white
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 98 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1947
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,200 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Office
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1947
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park
School District
Newton School District local
A+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
↓ 5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Jackson School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
Dearborn Academy School
0.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Newton Country Day School
1.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.9 mi
Grades PK-12
Fessenden School
2.0 mi
Grades K-09
Chestnut Hill School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Learning Prep School
2.8 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
4.7 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
0.4 mi | #22 of 352 | Score: 60.9
Improved 48 spots from last year
+2.7 above state avg
451 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.6 mi | #13 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 38 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
830 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
3.4 mi | #25 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 12 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
654 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
3.5 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.5
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.3 above state avg
698 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
4.0 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
4.3 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.6 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.8
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.6 above state avg
2,055 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton South High School
3.2 mi | #6 of 346 | Score: 77.7
Improved 19 spots from last year
+19.5 above state avg
1,865 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

West Newton

98 Russell Road, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465

Listing Information

Listing Agent Alan Levine
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Office Phone 617-969-2447
Agent MLS ID BB803473
Office MLS ID BB2430
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 1:09 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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