Welcome home! Situated on a fabulous cul de sac, this bright and cheerful side entrance Colonial features a spacious entry foyer, fireplaced livingroom, formal dining room with built in china cabinet, sunroom and updated kitchen and half bath. Four second floor bedrooms with new windows and gleaming wood floors throughout. Great deck overlooking wonderful back yard. Close to Bowen School, Newton Center, "T", shopping and major routes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
7,099 sq ftLot Size
$828Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jayne Friedberg• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline
Listed by Eileen Kibrick O Grady• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline
Bought with Peter Baldassari• Hammond Residential R. E.
Charming New England side entrance Colonial, elegant foyer, modern kitchen and bath, spacious living room with fireplace, enclosed sunroom, adjacent formal dining room overlooking level private backyard,professionally landscaped, four corner bedrooms, SW facing very bright all day long,walk to Bowen School, Newton Center T,quiet cul de sac, and a long term home for a happy family. Make this your home sweet home. Closing date is flexible. Seller will give credit for floor refinishing.
MLS PIN #50319143
May 28, 1996
Sold
$257,000
$157/sq ft
Mar 6, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Mar 1, 1996
Listed
$259,000
$159/sq ft
APPEALING CAPE/COLONIAL ON LOVELY NEWTON CENTRE SIDE STREET; WALK TO BOWEN SCHOOL, NEWTON CENTRE AND GREEN LINE. BRIGHT AND SUNNY FOUR BEDROOM HOME.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,105 (+3.8%)
$1,008,600 + $137,400
$1,146,000
2025
$10,696 (+3.4%)
$960,600 + $130,800
$1,091,400
2024
$10,342 (+6.3%)
$932,600 + $127,000
$1,059,600
2023
$9,728 (+4.5%)
$708,600 + $247,000
$955,600
2022
$9,308 (+3.6%)
$656,100 + $228,700
$884,800
2021
$8,981 (+3.1%)
$619,000 + $215,700
$834,700
2020
$8,714 (+2.9%)
$619,000 + $215,700
$834,700
2019
$8,469 (+5.0%)
$601,000 + $209,400
$810,400
2018
$8,064 (+3.1%)
$542,400 + $202,900
$745,300
2017
$7,818 (+4.5%)
$511,700 + $191,400
$703,100
2016
$7,478 (+4.9%)
$478,200 + $178,900
$657,100
2015
$7,130 (+0.5%)
$446,900 + $167,200
$614,100
2014
$7,095 (+5.5%)
$409,500 + $175,900
$585,400
2013
$6,726 (+14.5%)
$409,500 + $175,900
$585,400
2012
$5,873 (+3.0%)
$409,500 + $116,300
$525,800
2011
$5,701 (+2.6%)
$411,000 + $112,000
$523,000
2010
$5,556 (+4.3%)
$419,400 + $114,300
$533,700
2009
$5,328
$428,000 + $106,900
$534,900
Tax history for 25 Bow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,105 (+3.8%)
$1,008,600 + $137,400
$1,146,000
2025
$10,696 (+3.4%)
$960,600 + $130,800
$1,091,400
2024
$10,342 (+6.3%)
$932,600 + $127,000
$1,059,600
2023
$9,728 (+4.5%)
$708,600 + $247,000
$955,600
2022
$9,308 (+3.6%)
$656,100 + $228,700
$884,800
2021
$8,981 (+3.1%)
$619,000 + $215,700
$834,700
2020
$8,714 (+2.9%)
$619,000 + $215,700
$834,700
2019
$8,469 (+5.0%)
$601,000 + $209,400
$810,400
2018
$8,064 (+3.1%)
$542,400 + $202,900
$745,300
2017
$7,818 (+4.5%)
$511,700 + $191,400
$703,100
2016
$7,478 (+4.9%)
$478,200 + $178,900
$657,100
2015
$7,130 (+0.5%)
$446,900 + $167,200
$614,100
2014
$7,095 (+5.5%)
$409,500 + $175,900
$585,400
2013
$6,726 (+14.5%)
$409,500 + $175,900
$585,400
2012
$5,873 (+3.0%)
$409,500 + $116,300
$525,800
2011
$5,701 (+2.6%)
$411,000 + $112,000
$523,000
2010
$5,556 (+4.3%)
$419,400 + $114,300
$533,700
2009
$5,328
$428,000 + $106,900
$534,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,632
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2398111S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 231
Length: 21
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Living Room Information
Area: 231
Length: 21
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood
Dining Room Information
Area: 198
Length: 18
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood
Kitchen Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,632
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,701
Tax Year: 2011
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Bowen
Middle Or Junior School: Oak Hill
High School: Newton South
Location Information
Directions: Cypress Ave to Bow Road
UnparsedAddress: 25 Bow Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2398111S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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