Off Market May 2021 for $1.6M

$2,039,714

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,273/mo

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2,522

sq ft

26 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Fabulous 4BR 2.5BA expanded Cape w/attached garage, walk-out basement and unbeatable yard and deck spaces - all on a quiet cul-de-sac in Newton Centre just a half block from the Bowen school. Doesn’t get much better! Great eat-in kitchen w/ granite counters, stainless appliances, and a large walk-in pantry. No lack of storage here! Super spacious front to back LR w/ fireplace and double glass doors to a huge screened -in porch overlooking a huge fully fenced back yard. The family room features vaulted ceilings, built-ins and another full glass door access to a spacious open-air deck. Spectacular indoor-outdoor living! Zen-like master suite w/ skylights, two walk-in closets, soaring ceilings and beautiful contemporary bath. Wide open lower level perfect for kids’ space, media room, gym, office – your choice! Walkable to Bow School and short distance from shops in Newton Centre and T-line. Come check it out!

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$809Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Gillach Group • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

Bought with Steven Cohen Team • Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

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•Source:MLS PIN #72810984

Redfin Estimate

$2,039,714

$440K since sold in May 2021$19K since July

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$1,270,000
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B
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SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,499,900
C
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D
4 beds3 baths2,670 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,844,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths2,664 sq ft
53 Sheldon 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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Sale history for 26 Bow Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72810984

May 19, 2021

Sold

$1,600,000

$634/sq ft

Apr 8, 2021

Listed

$1,450,000

$575/sq ft

MLS PIN #70903134

Jun 30, 2009

Sold

$780,000

$309/sq ft

Apr 22, 2009

Contingent

—

Apr 15, 2009

Listed

$769,000

$305/sq ft

Immaculate and updated Newton Centre expanded Cape on cul-de-sac w/contemp flair has 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and an attached garage. Bright eat-in kitchen has granite counters, maple cabinets and a walk-in pantry. Living room has gas fireplace and spacious family room has built-ins and French doors. Screened porch for dining and an adjoining deck sitting on a 13k sq ft lot. Master suite w/skylights. Finished walkout basement w/ add'l storage. Short distance from schools, shops, Newton Centre T.

Public Records

Jul 19, 2007

Sold

$786,000

$312/sq ft

MLS PIN #70565629

Jun 19, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jun 19, 2007

Sold

$786,000

$312/sq ft

Apr 26, 2007

Listed

$763,000

$303/sq ft

Welcome home to one of Newton Centre’s desirable streets! Situated on a beautiful 13K+ plot of land, this home has a large multi-level deck overlooking a gorgeous fenced lawn. A master bedroom with hot-tub & three additional bedrooms are all located on the 2nd floor. First floor has eat-in granite kitchen, front-to-back living room, formal dining room, and family room. The lower level has a knock-out recreation room w/ walk-out access to the yard! Roof and major systems are all newer.

Public Records

Nov 30, 1990

Sold

$295,000

$117/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,895 (+3.8%)

$1,314,100 + $532,600

$1,846,700

2025

$17,236 (+3.4%)

$1,251,500 + $507,300

$1,758,800

2024

$16,666 (+8.4%)

$1,215,000 + $492,600

$1,707,600

2023

$15,375 (+8.8%)

$940,800 + $569,500

$1,510,300

2022

$14,136 (+20.8%)

$871,100 + $472,600

$1,343,700

2021

$11,700 (+3.1%)

$714,600 + $372,800

$1,087,400

2020

$11,352 (+2.9%)

$714,600 + $372,800

$1,087,400

2019

$11,032 (+6.5%)

$693,800 + $361,900

$1,055,700

2018

$10,359 (+3.1%)

$622,300 + $335,100

$957,400

2017

$10,044 (+4.6%)

$587,100 + $316,100

$903,200

2016

$9,606 (+5.9%)

$548,700 + $295,400

$844,100

2015

$9,069 (+1.9%)

$512,800 + $268,300

$781,100

2014

$8,901 (+5.5%)

$469,600 + $264,800

$734,400

2013

$8,438 (+2.9%)

$469,600 + $264,800

$734,400

2012

$8,203 (+4.9%)

$469,600 + $264,800

$734,400

2011

$7,820 (+2.6%)

$469,000 + $248,400

$717,400

2010

$7,620 (+13.4%)

$478,600 + $253,400

$732,000

2009

$6,719

$488,400 + $186,200

$674,600

Tax history for 26 Bow Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,895 (+3.8%)

$1,314,100 + $532,600

$1,846,700

2025

$17,236 (+3.4%)

$1,251,500 + $507,300

$1,758,800

2024

$16,666 (+8.4%)

$1,215,000 + $492,600

$1,707,600

2023

$15,375 (+8.8%)

$940,800 + $569,500

$1,510,300

2022

$14,136 (+20.8%)

$871,100 + $472,600

$1,343,700

2021

$11,700 (+3.1%)

$714,600 + $372,800

$1,087,400

2020

$11,352 (+2.9%)

$714,600 + $372,800

$1,087,400

2019

$11,032 (+6.5%)

$693,800 + $361,900

$1,055,700

2018

$10,359 (+3.1%)

$622,300 + $335,100

$957,400

2017

$10,044 (+4.6%)

$587,100 + $316,100

$903,200

2016

$9,606 (+5.9%)

$548,700 + $295,400

$844,100

2015

$9,069 (+1.9%)

$512,800 + $268,300

$781,100

2014

$8,901 (+5.5%)

$469,600 + $264,800

$734,400

2013

$8,438 (+2.9%)

$469,600 + $264,800

$734,400

2012

$8,203 (+4.9%)

$469,600 + $264,800

$734,400

2011

$7,820 (+2.6%)

$469,000 + $248,400

$717,400

2010

$7,620 (+13.4%)

$478,600 + $253,400

$732,000

2009

$6,719

$488,400 + $186,200

$674,600

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.31 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,928

Year built

1945

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1886078S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 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, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Slider

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 18
Length: 6
Width: 3
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 45
Length: 9
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 55
Length: 11
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Living Room Information
Area: 276
Length: 23
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Information
Area: 220
Length: 20
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Dining Area,Pantry,Recessed Lighting

Office Room Information
Level: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 22X12
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Play Room, Home Office, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,522
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
Lot Features: Easements, Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,700
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Outbound on route 9, take a right onto Jackson, 1/4 mile down to Cypress then left on Bow
UnparsedAddress: 26 Bow Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,928
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1886078S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

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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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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2153 Sq. Ft.	$1,467,370
31 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2464 Sq. Ft.	$1,829,032

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,351,910
37 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$1,317,818

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$1,109,594
38 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$1,376,661

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