Off market dec 2002 for $585K

$1,305,728

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,975/mo

•

1,488

sq ft

38 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1941Year Built

9,436 sq ftLot Size

$878Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Selma Newburgh • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

Bought with Shahan Missaghian • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #30654692

Redfin Estimate

$1,305,728

$721K since sold in December 2002$42K since October

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$1,005,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,709 sq ft
5 Olde Field Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$884,325
B
4 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
6 Truman Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,630,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,975 sq ft
108 Glen Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,089,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,518 sq ft
10 Parker Ave, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.2%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$161K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

11 days MoM

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14 MoM

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Sale history for 38 Bow Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #30654692

Dec 31, 2002

Sold

$585,000

$393/sq ft

Oct 15, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Oct 5, 2002

Listed

$619,000

$416/sq ft

MLS PIN #50344342

Jan 3, 1997

Sold

$274,000

$184/sq ft

Aug 22, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Aug 17, 1996

Listed

$299,000

$201/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,548 (+3.8%)

$1,072,200 + $222,700

$1,294,900

2025

$12,085 (+3.4%)

$1,021,100 + $212,100

$1,233,200

2024

$11,690 (+5.4%)

$991,400 + $206,300

$1,197,700

2023

$11,095 (+4.5%)

$760,000 + $329,900

$1,089,900

2022

$10,617 (+3.6%)

$703,700 + $305,500

$1,009,200

2021

$10,245 (+3.1%)

$663,900 + $288,200

$952,100

2020

$9,940 (+2.9%)

$663,900 + $288,200

$952,100

2019

$9,660 (+6.4%)

$644,600 + $279,800

$924,400

2018

$9,081 (+18.8%)

$582,000 + $257,300

$839,300

2017

$7,642 (+4.6%)

$549,100 + $138,100

$687,200

2016

$7,308 (+4.9%)

$513,200 + $129,000

$642,200

2015

$6,968 (+0.6%)

$479,600 + $120,600

$600,200

2014

$6,929 (+5.5%)

$440,100 + $131,600

$571,700

2013

$6,569 (+2.9%)

$440,100 + $131,600

$571,700

2012

$6,386 (+2.8%)

$440,100 + $131,600

$571,700

2011

$6,215 (+2.6%)

$442,500 + $127,700

$570,200

2010

$6,057 (+2.4%)

$451,500 + $130,300

$581,800

2009

$5,913

$460,700 + $133,000

$593,700

Tax history for 38 Bow Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,548 (+3.8%)

$1,072,200 + $222,700

$1,294,900

2025

$12,085 (+3.4%)

$1,021,100 + $212,100

$1,233,200

2024

$11,690 (+5.4%)

$991,400 + $206,300

$1,197,700

2023

$11,095 (+4.5%)

$760,000 + $329,900

$1,089,900

2022

$10,617 (+3.6%)

$703,700 + $305,500

$1,009,200

2021

$10,245 (+3.1%)

$663,900 + $288,200

$952,100

2020

$9,940 (+2.9%)

$663,900 + $288,200

$952,100

2019

$9,660 (+6.4%)

$644,600 + $279,800

$924,400

2018

$9,081 (+18.8%)

$582,000 + $257,300

$839,300

2017

$7,642 (+4.6%)

$549,100 + $138,100

$687,200

2016

$7,308 (+4.9%)

$513,200 + $129,000

$642,200

2015

$6,968 (+0.6%)

$479,600 + $120,600

$600,200

2014

$6,929 (+5.5%)

$440,100 + $131,600

$571,700

2013

$6,569 (+2.9%)

$440,100 + $131,600

$571,700

2012

$6,386 (+2.8%)

$440,100 + $131,600

$571,700

2011

$6,215 (+2.6%)

$442,500 + $127,700

$570,200

2010

$6,057 (+2.4%)

$451,500 + $130,300

$581,800

2009

$5,913

$460,700 + $133,000

$593,700

*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

9,583 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,920

Year built

1941

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3037966S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,488
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,584.33
Tax Year: 2002

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: OFF CYPRESS
UnparsedAddress: 38 Bow Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,920
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3037966S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Frier
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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, 14 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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Historical weather

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

$1.24M – $1.50M

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Home values near 38 Bow Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,028
37 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$1,255,451
53 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1791 Sq. Ft.	$1,576,490
42 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7523 Sq. Ft.	$3,697,004
42 Bow Rd, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1221 Sq. Ft.	$1,006,150
26 Bow Rd, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1928 Sq. Ft.	$1,814,242
43 Bow Rd, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2792 Sq. Ft.	$1,736,174

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$1,054,266
43 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1463 Sq. Ft.	$1,392,168
54 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$1,043,450
32 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3626 Sq. Ft.	$2,075,615
37 Bow Rd, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$1,161,666
27 Bow Rd, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$1,029,897
31 Bow Rd, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2122 Sq. Ft.	$1,473,237

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2464 Sq. Ft.	$1,755,819
47 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2444 Sq. Ft.	$1,636,789
48 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2277 Sq. Ft.	$1,398,581
26 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2522 Sq. Ft.	$1,955,403
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25 Bow Rd, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,231,457
53 Bow Rd, Newton Center, MA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1719 Sq. Ft.	$1,335,055

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