49 Russell Avenue

Watertown, MA 02472

$1,925,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,668 Sq. Ft.
$525 / Sq. Ft.
3,668
Sq. Ft.
$525
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful tree-lined residential side street, 1 of Watertown's finest houses. Majestically sited. 1892 Queen Anne/Colonial Revival close to Harvard Sq., Watertown Sq., Silver Line to Boston, Storrow Drive, Mass. Pike. Deep, spacious wrap-around porch. Gracious, elegant, high-ceiling rooms. Superb light exposures. 5-6 bedrooms + huge studio/office. Arched windows, bay windows, gorgeous stained glass, oversized windows throughout, handsome period fireplaces, magnificent original woodwork, large deck,...Beautiful tree-lined residential side street, 1 of Watertown's finest houses. Majestically sited. 1892 Queen Anne/Colonial Revival close to Harvard Sq., Watertown Sq., Silver Line to Boston, Storrow Drive, Mass. Pike. Deep, spacious wrap-around porch. Gracious, elegant, high-ceiling rooms. Superb light exposures. 5-6 bedrooms + huge studio/office. Arched windows, bay windows, gorgeous stained glass, oversized windows throughout, handsome period fireplaces, magnificent original woodwork, large deck, dormers, turret, variety of shingle patterns, generous bay windows, great traffic flow. Expansive, level, landscaped grounds ideal for children, gardening, entertaining. Mature trees & shrubs, many perennials. Lovely views of neighboring gardens & residences from all of the house's many windows. Oak floors, cross-ventilation. 2-car garage, 4-car driveway. Not on market in 38 years! Russell Ave. getting new infrastructure. Several-hundred-million-dollar state-of-the-art high school nearby.

Listing Agents

  1. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    jpetrowsky@compass.com

    P: (617)-504-6330

  2. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    jpetrowsky@compass.com

    P: (617)-504-6330

Property Details for 49 Russell Avenue

Town
Watertown
MLS Area
East Watertown
Area
MA-Watertown-East Watertown, MA-Watertown
Architectural Style
Victorian, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival
Style
Garden, Victorian, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 11/05/2024 03:37 PM

Property Details for 49 Russell Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73275729
Days on Market15
Taxes$20,889 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1892
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building Information for 49 Russell Avenue

Stories-Year Built1892Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,899 SF

Property Information for 49 Russell Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 3668.0
  • Color: Mauve
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Oakley
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Closet, Open Floorplan, Storage, Lighting - Pendant, Archway, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Cedar Closet(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Center Hall, Kitchen, Bedroom, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Porch, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 292.1875
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.75
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.583333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 292.347222
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.083333
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 16.166666
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 187.875
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.916666
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.5
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 114.583333
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.75
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.333333
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 243.666666
  • Bedroom5 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.333333
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 293.486111
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 18.833333
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.583333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 191.625
  • Kitchen Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Pantry,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Storage,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 15.75
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.166666
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 264.333333
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Stained Glass,Open Floorplan,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.25
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:1103 B:0021 L:0000,853392
  • Assessments: $1,785,400
  • Block: B:0021
  • Book: 17576
  • Lot: L:0000
  • Map: M:1103
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: S-10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 6
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 49 Russell Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 49 Russell Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$760,000Additions$1,025,400Total$1,785,400
Tax Record2024$20,889 ($1,741 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,755 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,755 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,425 SqFtStories3Lot Size15,899 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1892ZoningS-10CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1103 B:0021 L:0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 49 Russell Avenue

This home is within Watertown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hosmer Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Watertown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watertown High School
Public9 to 12

J.R. Lowell Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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