Brookline to reduce parking requirements for new construction
October 4, 2022
The Town Meeting approved a zoning change to allow less required off-street residential parking in the Transit Overlay Parking District.
Rare opportunity to rent this beautiful, freshly painted, 4 bedrooms, 2 and a half bath single family home in the sought after Chestnut Hill/Bakerneighborhood of Brookline. 2 story, center entrance colonial with open dining and kitchen perfect for entertaining. A guest bedroom off a large andbright living room plus a half bath completes the first floor. The second floor includes 3 bedrooms with a master ensuite and a master bath withdouble vanity, a small office, and another full bath with a separate shower and tub. There is also a finished family room/play room and laundry inthe basement. Good size fenced-in backyard ready for summer BBQ. Wonderful location, walk to Baker Elementary, public trans, parks, shops,library, and minutes from the Chestnut Hill Mall, the Street, Longwood, and golf courses. Showings by appointment only. Video tour is available upon request. Landlord is paying full month's commission to be split between listing and tenant agent. No fee is due from Tenant.
Rental Terms for 307 Russett
Availability Date:
Available Now: True
Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
First Month Required: True
Last Month Required:False
Security Deposit Required: True 5250
Reference Required:True
Insurance Required:False
Rent per Month: 5250
Aprrox. Funds Required: Upon lease signing, the tenant is expected to despoit:First Month ($5,250) + Security Deposit ($5,250) = $10,500
Rent Includes: Trash Collection, Laundry Facilities, Parking
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
Property Details for 307 Russett
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Total Rooms: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Living Area: 1814
Lot Size (SF): 5001
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features:
Listing ID: 73197129
Postal Code: 02467
Neighborhood: South Brookline
Elementary School District:
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built:
Architectural Style:
Basement:
Features for 307 Russett
Heating: Natural Gas
Fireplaces: 1
Accessibility Features:
Association Amenities:
Community Features:
Elevator: False
Cooling: False
Laundry: In Unit
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Building Features:
Waterfront: False
Waterfront Features:
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
Entry Level (Floor): 1
Disclosures for 307 Russett
Condo Association: False
Historic District:
Zoning Code: S-7
Zoning Description: SINGLE-FAMILY
Zoning Category: single_family
Zoning FAR:
Zoning Min Lot: 7000
Lead Paint: Unknown
Listed for Sale: False
Square Feet Disclosures: Living area does not include partially finished basement
Voting Precinct: 16 Located at Putterham Branch Library, 959 West Roxbury Parkway
Listing Lifecycle for 307 Russett
List Date: 2024-01-27
Off Market Date: 2024-02-16
Under Agreement Date: 2024-02-16
Rented Date: 2024-02-17
List Office: Eastern Elite Realty, LLC
Listing Agent: Maggie Wong
Original List Price: 5250
Rented Price: 5250
Last Updated on: 2026-02-03 06:59:14 from: mls-pin
Tenant Agent’s Office: Eastern Elite Realty, LLC
Tenant’s Agent: Maggie Wong
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