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Off Market Aug 2017 for $1.4M

$2,215,931

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,284/mo

•

3,976

sq ft

26 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Classic Newton Tudor home has been thoughtfully expanded and updated for 21st Century living. This 3,976 square foot home on a level, quarter-acre lot is centrally located so you can enjoy all that Newton Centre has to offer. The well-equipped kitchen, with double ovens, professional-grade range and dual dishwashers, opens to the family room with a fireplace and breakfast room. The master bedroom suite features a gas fireplace, a generously-sized walk-in closet, a sitting/exercise area, a private second floor deck, and a four-piece bathroom with dual vanities, tiled shower, and soaking tub. This home has four bedrooms, three and one-half modern bathrooms, and an extra room over the two-car attached garage. Upgrades include Andersen windows throughout, Control4® Smart Home technology, in-ground irrigation system, 2016 heating system, and many more. Convenient to the Green Line T, and shops and restaurants of Newton Centre, as well as proximity to the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

10,800 sq ftLot Size

$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Amy Weed • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Amy Weed • Hammond Residential Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72166412

Redfin Estimate

$2,215,931

$806K since sold in August 2017$38K since July

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This home's estimate is 12.1% lower than the average sale price ($2.52M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,200,000
A
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,090,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,550 sq ft
81 Intervale Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$2,625,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths4,654 sq ft
63 Cedar St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$2,430,000
D
4 beds4 baths4,368 sq ft
26 Bothfeld Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$2,576,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths4,709 sq ft
130 Clark St, Newton Center, MA 02459
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$3,200,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,555 sq ft
20 Rice St, 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

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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9 Morseland Ave, Newton, MA 02459
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Sale history for 26 Rowena Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,697 (+3.8%)

$1,094,900 + $731,400

$1,826,300

2025

$17,045 (+3.4%)

$1,042,800 + $696,500

$1,739,300

2024

$16,481 (+3.7%)

$1,012,400 + $676,200

$1,688,600

2023

$15,900 (+4.5%)

$778,700 + $783,200

$1,561,900

2022

$15,210 (+3.6%)

$721,000 + $724,800

$1,445,800

2021

$14,677 (+3.1%)

$680,200 + $683,800

$1,364,000

2020

$14,240 (+2.9%)

$680,200 + $683,800

$1,364,000

2019

$13,839 (+1.1%)

$660,400 + $663,900

$1,324,300

2018

$13,686 (+3.1%)

$595,000 + $669,900

$1,264,900

2017

$13,269 (+4.6%)

$561,300 + $632,000

$1,193,300

2016

$12,691 (+4.9%)

$524,600 + $590,600

$1,115,200

2015

$12,100 (+0.2%)

$490,300 + $551,900

$1,042,200

2014

$12,072 (+5.5%)

$449,600 + $546,400

$996,000

2013

$11,444 (+2.9%)

$449,600 + $546,400

$996,000

2012

$11,125 (+5.1%)

$449,600 + $546,400

$996,000

2011

$10,589 (+2.6%)

$451,000 + $520,500

$971,500

2010

$10,319 (+2.4%)

$460,200 + $531,100

$991,300

2009

$10,075

$469,600 + $541,900

$1,011,500

Tax history for 26 Rowena Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,697 (+3.8%)

$1,094,900 + $731,400

$1,826,300

2025

$17,045 (+3.4%)

$1,042,800 + $696,500

$1,739,300

2024

$16,481 (+3.7%)

$1,012,400 + $676,200

$1,688,600

2023

$15,900 (+4.5%)

$778,700 + $783,200

$1,561,900

2022

$15,210 (+3.6%)

$721,000 + $724,800

$1,445,800

2021

$14,677 (+3.1%)

$680,200 + $683,800

$1,364,000

2020

$14,240 (+2.9%)

$680,200 + $683,800

$1,364,000

2019

$13,839 (+1.1%)

$660,400 + $663,900

$1,324,300

2018

$13,686 (+3.1%)

$595,000 + $669,900

$1,264,900

2017

$13,269 (+4.6%)

$561,300 + $632,000

$1,193,300

2016

$12,691 (+4.9%)

$524,600 + $590,600

$1,115,200

2015

$12,100 (+0.2%)

$490,300 + $551,900

$1,042,200

2014

$12,072 (+5.5%)

$449,600 + $546,400

$996,000

2013

$11,444 (+2.9%)

$449,600 + $546,400

$996,000

2012

$11,125 (+5.1%)

$449,600 + $546,400

$996,000

2011

$10,589 (+2.6%)

$451,000 + $520,500

$971,500

2010

$10,319 (+2.4%)

$460,200 + $531,100

$991,300

2009

$10,075

$469,600 + $541,900

$1,011,500

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,978

Year built

1922

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3881110S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 294
Length: 14
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Deck - Exterior,Dressing Room

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Hot Tub / Spa,Double Vanity

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 13
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Family Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 315
Length: 15
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Second Dishwasher,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 456
Length: 19
Width: 24
Level: Basement
Features: Fireplace

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Other, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Half, Bonus Room, Bathroom, Office, Sitting Room, Sun Room, Wired for Sound, Other

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,976
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Tan/Brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,269
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Centre to Clark to Rowena
UnparsedAddress: 26 Rowena Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,978
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3881110S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

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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Estimated sale price

$2.11M – $2.55M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2007 Sq. Ft.	$1,502,198
22 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2110 Sq. Ft.	$1,784,620

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$1,233,370
16 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2398 Sq. Ft.	$1,936,305

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12 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2640 Sq. Ft.	$1,727,977

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