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$1,831,811$910 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,325,000 on May 22, 2020

296 RUSSETT RD

CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,012 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.8M
$1.7M low$1.9M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,325,000 · May 22, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,990 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,463,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$615,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$847,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,367,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,549,450

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1971
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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(8)

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
Edith C. Baker SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Brookline High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Brookline School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02467These 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.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,148
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,410 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$174,702
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$252,311
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

296 Russett Rd 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.

  • Worth more than 92% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in South Brookline
  • Older than 72% of homes in Chestnut Hill 02467

What homes are worth in Chestnut Hill 02467

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$336K$6.9M

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Chestnut Hill 02467.

How it measures up in Chestnut Hill 02467

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chestnut Hill 02467.

Estimated value$1,831,811
CheaperTypical $1,534,512Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$910
CheaperTypical $750Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area2,012 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,960 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 296 Russett Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth BrooklineChestnut Hill 02467Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,831,81150% of homes62% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$91075% of homes80% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than2,012 ft²38% of homes52% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac4% of homes16% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than193735% of homes28% of homes29% of homes

About 296 Russett Rd

How much is 296 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 296 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA is $1,831,811 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,743,708 to $1,919,914. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 296 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA last sell?

296 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA last sold on May 22, 2020 for $1,325,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 296 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA?

296 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,012 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 296 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA built?

296 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 296 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA?

296 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA is assigned to Edith C. Baker 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 296 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA compare to other homes in Chestnut Hill 02467?

Among the 5,309 homes in Chestnut Hill 02467, it is worth more than 62% of them ($1,831,811 against a typical $1,534,512), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($910 against a typical $750), it is bigger than 52% of them (2,012 ft² against a typical 1,960 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1937 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 92% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 296 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 296 Russett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA was $14,990. The county assessed it at $1,463,900.

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