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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $910,000 on Aug 27, 2004

21 RUSSELL ST

BROOKLINE, MA 02446
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,502 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$910,000 · Aug 27, 2004
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$818,000
FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK · R · recorded Jan 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,707 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,503,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,254,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,248,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,488,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyNorfolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1978
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(15)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Edward Devotion SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Brookline High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Brookline School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02446These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,401
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23,893 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115,895
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,699
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

21 Russell St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Norfolk County

How it measures up in Brookline 02446

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brookline 02446.

Living area3,502 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,245 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 21 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCoolidge CornerBrookline 02446Norfolk County
Living areabigger than3,502 ft²89% of homes89% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac21% of homes21% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than191229% of homes30% of homes13% of homes

About 21 Russell St

When did 21 Russell St, Brookline, MA last sell?

21 Russell St, Brookline, MA last sold on Aug 27, 2004 for $910,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 21 Russell St, Brookline, MA?

21 Russell St, Brookline, MA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,502 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 21 Russell St, Brookline, MA built?

21 Russell St, Brookline, MA was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 21 Russell St, Brookline, MA?

21 Russell St, Brookline, MA is assigned to Edward Devotion School (elementary), rated A; Brookline High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Brookline School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 Russell St, Brookline, MA compare to other homes in Brookline 02446?

Among the 7,868 homes in Brookline 02446, it is bigger than 89% of them (3,502 ft² against a typical 1,245 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1912 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 21 Russell St, Brookline, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Russell St, Brookline, MA was $24,707. The county assessed it at $2,503,200.

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