
81 Russell St Charlestown, MA 02129
Medford Street-The Neck NeighborhoodAbout This Home
As of August 2023This classic Charlestown 3+BR/2BA single family is an oasis in the city, offering unmatched outdoor space with an enchanting garden patio surrounded by trees and additional private property, and a large roof deck with city and sunset views. Inside, the home is a seamless blend of original detail and modern upgrades. The entry level features an elegant foyer leading into a family room/3rd bedroom with adjacent bonus room, and an updated full bathroom. The main living level is designed for entertaining with an open layout that includes a modern kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops, a generous dining area, and a large living space with wall-to-wall glass doors overlooking the patio. The upper level has pumpkin pine floors throughout with a light-filled master bedroom with walk-in closet, ample second bedroom, full bathroom with bathtub and mosaic tile, and separate laundry. Original floors, ductless A/C and a basement with great storage complete this beautiful home.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/09/2017

Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
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Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | $619,700 | -- | |
Land Court Massachusetts | -- | -- | |
Deed | $617,500 | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | $450,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $1,150,400 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $808,500 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $731,250 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Previous Owner | $860,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $645,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $495,760 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $30,985 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $492,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $25,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $505,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
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08/16/2023 08/16/23 | Sold | $1,438,000 | +8.2% | $951 / Sq Ft |
06/11/2023 06/11/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/11/2023 06/11/23 | Off Market | $1,329,000 | -- | -- |
06/08/2023 06/08/23 | For Sale | $1,329,000 | +23.6% | $879 / Sq Ft |
06/23/2017 06/23/17 | Sold | $1,075,000 | +2.4% | $699 / Sq Ft |
05/16/2017 05/16/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/09/2017 05/09/17 | For Sale | $1,050,000 | -- | $683 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $14,466 | $1,249,200 | $399,900 | $849,300 |
2024 | $12,584 | $1,154,500 | $310,800 | $843,700 |
2023 | $11,810 | $1,099,600 | $296,000 | $803,600 |
2022 | $10,876 | $999,600 | $269,100 | $730,500 |
2021 | $10,457 | $980,000 | $263,800 | $716,200 |
2020 | $9,918 | $939,200 | $255,500 | $683,700 |
2019 | $9,699 | $920,200 | $207,600 | $712,600 |
2018 | $8,851 | $844,600 | $204,400 | $640,200 |
2017 | $8,279 | $781,800 | $204,400 | $577,400 |
2016 | $8,039 | $730,800 | $204,400 | $526,400 |
2015 | $7,138 | $589,400 | $181,800 | $407,600 |
2014 | $6,544 | $520,200 | $181,800 | $338,400 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2023
Martha Toti
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 337-4201
27 in this area
156 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Amanda Werner
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
14 in this area
65 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2023
Paul Whaley
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 460-4238
1 in this area
325 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2017
Nancy Roth
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 242-4222
70 in this area
230 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72161512

APN: CHAR-000000-000002-000727
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