OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2017 for $1.2M

$1,936,305

•

2,398

sq ft

16 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Charming renovated Garrison Colonial in the heart of Newton Centre. This residence features a wonderful open layout with a renovated kitchen boasting white cabinetry,modern appliances connecting to a bright dining area. The living room has a fireplace, hardwood floors and opens to a sunroom. The fabulous master bedroom has a spacious walk-in closet and a designer master bathroom with beautiful white Carrera marble countertops. The sunny back deck off the sunroom overlooks a flat, level lot with beautiful manicured grounds. There is an unfinished attic space with possible expansion potential. This home is also located across the street from Weeks soccer field and less than a mile to the "T", shops, restaurants and Crystal Lake.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

7,200 sq ftLot Size

$807Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jessica Mackey • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Matt Montgomery Group • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72141196

Redfin Estimate

$1,936,305

$708K since sold in June 2017$54K since July

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This home's estimate is 18.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.63M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$2,000,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,412 sq ft
19 Forest St, 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 JUN 1, 2026
$1,475,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
325 Parker St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAR 18, 2026
$1,635,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,600 sq ft
1289 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,780,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,186 sq ft
284 Lake Ave, Newton, MA 02461

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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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Sale history for 16 Rowena Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72141196

Jun 16, 2017

Sold

$1,228,000

$512/sq ft

Apr 11, 2017

Pending

—

Apr 5, 2017

Listed

$1,195,000

$498/sq ft

MLS PIN #70757726

Aug 6, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Aug 5, 2008

Sold

$760,000

$317/sq ft

Jun 5, 2008

Contingent

—

May 7, 2008

Listed

$789,000

$329/sq ft

Classic CE Col in heart of Newton Centre with endless possibilities! Frpl LR, Dr w corner china cabs, mod eik and tranquil sunroom/den overlooking level, fenced back yard. Front to back MBR opens to deck. Master bedroom plus 2 no nonsense fam BR and a bonus nursery/study with staircase to attic. Arch plans avail for attic expansion. LL teen hide away and 1C gar complete the package. Conv. To shops, T, Crystal Lake.

MLS PIN #50359314

Mar 11, 1997

Sold

$382,500

$160/sq ft

Jan 10, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Jan 8, 1997

Listed

$399,000

$166/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,428 (+3.4%)

$1,059,700 + $514,600

$1,574,300

2024

$14,917 (+4.8%)

$1,028,800 + $499,600

$1,528,400

2023

$14,234 (+5.7%)

$782,000 + $616,200

$1,398,200

2022

$13,469 (+3.6%)

$724,100 + $556,200

$1,280,300

2021

$12,996 (+3.1%)

$683,100 + $524,700

$1,207,800

2020

$12,609 (+6.7%)

$683,100 + $524,700

$1,207,800

2019

$11,816 (+14.7%)

$663,200 + $467,500

$1,130,700

2018

$10,298 (+3.1%)

$544,200 + $407,600

$951,800

2017

$9,985 (+4.6%)

$513,400 + $384,500

$897,900

2016

$9,550 (+4.9%)

$479,800 + $359,400

$839,200

2015

$9,106 (+10.8%)

$448,400 + $335,900

$784,300

2014

$8,219 (+6.5%)

$410,900 + $267,200

$678,100

2013

$7,720 (+2.9%)

$410,900 + $261,000

$671,900

2012

$7,505 (+4.7%)

$410,900 + $261,000

$671,900

2011

$7,169 (+2.6%)

$412,500 + $245,200

$657,700

2010

$6,986 (+15.3%)

$420,900 + $250,200

$671,100

2009

$6,057

$429,500 + $178,600

$608,100

Tax history for 16 Rowena Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,428 (+3.4%)

$1,059,700 + $514,600

$1,574,300

2024

$14,917 (+4.8%)

$1,028,800 + $499,600

$1,528,400

2023

$14,234 (+5.7%)

$782,000 + $616,200

$1,398,200

2022

$13,469 (+3.6%)

$724,100 + $556,200

$1,280,300

2021

$12,996 (+3.1%)

$683,100 + $524,700

$1,207,800

2020

$12,609 (+6.7%)

$683,100 + $524,700

$1,207,800

2019

$11,816 (+14.7%)

$663,200 + $467,500

$1,130,700

2018

$10,298 (+3.1%)

$544,200 + $407,600

$951,800

2017

$9,985 (+4.6%)

$513,400 + $384,500

$897,900

2016

$9,550 (+4.9%)

$479,800 + $359,400

$839,200

2015

$9,106 (+10.8%)

$448,400 + $335,900

$784,300

2014

$8,219 (+6.5%)

$410,900 + $267,200

$678,100

2013

$7,720 (+2.9%)

$410,900 + $261,000

$671,900

2012

$7,505 (+4.7%)

$410,900 + $261,000

$671,900

2011

$7,169 (+2.6%)

$412,500 + $245,200

$657,700

2010

$6,986 (+15.3%)

$420,900 + $250,200

$671,100

2009

$6,057

$429,500 + $178,600

$608,100

*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.

2,007

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

698928

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Interior Features: Play Room, Sun Room, Study, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,398
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,985
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Centre to Clark to Rowena
UnparsedAddress: 16 Rowena Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,007
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 698928

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

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 • 02459

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.84M – $2.23M

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Home values near 16 Rowena Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1839 Sq. Ft.	$1,450,718
12 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2640 Sq. Ft.	$1,727,977

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
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36 Rowena Rd, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1839 Sq. Ft.	$1,507,495

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