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49 Russell Avenue

East Watertown, Watertown, MA 02472
$1,925,000
6 Beds
2/1 Baths
3,668 Living Area
  • Property 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, 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.
  • Highlights
    • Area: East Watertown
    • Has View: Yes
    • Parking Spots: 4
    • Property Type: Single Family Residence
    • Total Rooms: 11
    • Status: Closed
    • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
    • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Style: Victorian, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival
    • Year Built: 1892
  • Additional Details
    • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop
    • Construction: Frame
    • Fireplaces: 2
    • Foundation: Stone, Granite
    • Lot Features: Level
    • Roof: Shingle
    • Year Built Details: Actual
    • Zoning: S-10
    • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
    • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden
    • 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
    • Road Frontage Type: Public
    • View: Scenic View(s)
    • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Amenities
    • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
    • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved
    • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Water Source: Public
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Fees / Taxes
    • Assessed Value: $1,785,400
    • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
    • Tax Year: 2024
    • Buyer Agent Compensation: 2.5%
    • Facilitator Compensation: 2.5%
    • Taxes: $20,889

Location

49 Russell Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472

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