Off Market Jan 1999 for $460K

$1,727,977

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,885/mo

•

2,640

sq ft

12 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02159

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

7,200 sq ftLot Size

$655Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Judy Moses • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

Bought with Maureen Walsh • Carlson GMAC Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #30233310

Redfin Estimate

$1,727,977

$1.3M since sold in January 1999$14K since July

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This home's estimate is 16.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.48M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,180,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,939 sq ft
102 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,325,000
C
5 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft
125 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,844,000
D
5 beds2.5 baths2,664 sq ft
53 Sheldon Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,499,900
E
4 beds2 baths3,042 sq ft
50 Kendall Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.2M

$174K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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16 MoM

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Sale history for 12 Rowena Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,303 (+3.8%)

$1,011,600 + $464,500

$1,476,100

2025

$13,777 (+3.4%)

$963,400 + $442,400

$1,405,800

2024

$13,321 (+5.8%)

$935,300 + $429,600

$1,364,900

2023

$12,592 (+4.8%)

$711,100 + $525,800

$1,236,900

2022

$12,017 (+3.6%)

$658,400 + $483,900

$1,142,300

2021

$11,595 (+3.1%)

$621,100 + $456,500

$1,077,600

2020

$11,250 (+2.9%)

$621,100 + $456,500

$1,077,600

2019

$10,933 (+4.9%)

$603,000 + $443,200

$1,046,200

2018

$10,424 (+3.1%)

$544,200 + $419,200

$963,400

2017

$10,107 (+4.6%)

$513,400 + $395,500

$908,900

2016

$9,666 (+5.5%)

$479,800 + $369,600

$849,400

2015

$9,166 (+5.2%)

$448,400 + $341,100

$789,500

2014

$8,714 (+5.5%)

$410,900 + $308,100

$719,000

2013

$8,261 (+2.9%)

$410,900 + $308,100

$719,000

2012

$8,031 (+3.5%)

$410,900 + $308,100

$719,000

2011

$7,758 (+2.6%)

$412,500 + $299,200

$711,700

2010

$7,560 (+2.4%)

$420,900 + $305,300

$726,200

2009

$7,380

$429,500 + $311,500

$741,000

Tax history for 12 Rowena Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,303 (+3.8%)

$1,011,600 + $464,500

$1,476,100

2025

$13,777 (+3.4%)

$963,400 + $442,400

$1,405,800

2024

$13,321 (+5.8%)

$935,300 + $429,600

$1,364,900

2023

$12,592 (+4.8%)

$711,100 + $525,800

$1,236,900

2022

$12,017 (+3.6%)

$658,400 + $483,900

$1,142,300

2021

$11,595 (+3.1%)

$621,100 + $456,500

$1,077,600

2020

$11,250 (+2.9%)

$621,100 + $456,500

$1,077,600

2019

$10,933 (+4.9%)

$603,000 + $443,200

$1,046,200

2018

$10,424 (+3.1%)

$544,200 + $419,200

$963,400

2017

$10,107 (+4.6%)

$513,400 + $395,500

$908,900

2016

$9,666 (+5.5%)

$479,800 + $369,600

$849,400

2015

$9,166 (+5.2%)

$448,400 + $341,100

$789,500

2014

$8,714 (+5.5%)

$410,900 + $308,100

$719,000

2013

$8,261 (+2.9%)

$410,900 + $308,100

$719,000

2012

$8,031 (+3.5%)

$410,900 + $308,100

$719,000

2011

$7,758 (+2.6%)

$412,500 + $299,200

$711,700

2010

$7,560 (+2.4%)

$420,900 + $305,300

$726,200

2009

$7,380

$429,500 + $311,500

$741,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,215

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1971771S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Third

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 357
Length: 21
Width: 17
Level: Basement
Features: Cedar Closet(s)

Dining Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,640
Foundation Area: 858
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: WHITE

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,265

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: OFF CENTRE STREET
UnparsedAddress: 12 Rowena Road, Newton MA 02159

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,215
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1971771S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrig Excl. Washr/Dryr Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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Places
Transit

Bowen

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Newton, MA • 02159

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$1.64M – $1.99M

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Home values near 12 Rowena Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2007 Sq. Ft.	$1,502,198
16 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2398 Sq. Ft.	$1,936,305

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3976 Sq. Ft.	$2,215,931
6 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2320 Sq. Ft.	$1,638,608

Address	Redfin Estimate
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6 Rowena Road, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,660,415

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