Handsome design and rich in detail, this home is located on a tree-lined street in prime Newton Centre. The home has an elegant fireplace, gracious dining room, library, a 2006 gourmet kitchen, breakfast room/office, and a wonderful open floor plan that makes for an ideal home. There is a lovely deck and porch. Perfect location for shopping in the villages, a walk to Crystal Lake and public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
7,200 sq ftLot Size
$742Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joan Barrett• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chestnut Hill
Bought with Paula Narenkivicius• William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
FANTASTIC HOME IN MOVE-IN CONDITION. CHARM GALORE, FROM SPACIOUS FIREPLACED LR TO COZY LIGHT-FILLED BREAKFAST RM OFF KITCHEN & PORCH. 5 GOOD BEDROOMS INCL. MASTER W/UPDATED BA. PERF. LOCATION, WALK TO CENTRE, HGLDS & CRYSTAL LAKE.
Public Records
May 1, 1988
Sold
$380,000
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,925 (+3.8%)
$1,011,600 + $631,800
$1,643,400
2025
$15,338 (+3.4%)
$963,400 + $601,700
$1,565,100
2024
$14,830 (+5.0%)
$935,300 + $584,200
$1,519,500
2023
$14,126 (+4.5%)
$711,100 + $676,500
$1,387,600
2022
$13,516 (+3.6%)
$658,400 + $626,400
$1,284,800
2021
$13,042 (+3.1%)
$621,100 + $591,000
$1,212,100
2020
$12,654 (+2.9%)
$621,100 + $591,000
$1,212,100
2019
$12,298 (+5.1%)
$603,000 + $573,800
$1,176,800
2018
$11,702 (+5.0%)
$544,200 + $537,300
$1,081,500
2017
$11,141 (+4.6%)
$513,400 + $488,500
$1,001,900
2016
$10,656 (+4.9%)
$479,800 + $456,600
$936,400
2015
$10,160 (+0.8%)
$448,400 + $426,700
$875,100
2014
$10,080 (+5.5%)
$410,900 + $420,800
$831,700
2013
$9,556 (+2.9%)
$410,900 + $420,800
$831,700
2012
$9,290 (+4.3%)
$410,900 + $420,800
$831,700
2011
$8,904 (+2.6%)
$412,500 + $404,400
$816,900
2010
$8,678 (+2.4%)
$420,900 + $412,700
$833,600
2009
$8,472
$429,500 + $421,100
$850,600
Tax history for 50 Rowena Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,925 (+3.8%)
$1,011,600 + $631,800
$1,643,400
2025
$15,338 (+3.4%)
$963,400 + $601,700
$1,565,100
2024
$14,830 (+5.0%)
$935,300 + $584,200
$1,519,500
2023
$14,126 (+4.5%)
$711,100 + $676,500
$1,387,600
2022
$13,516 (+3.6%)
$658,400 + $626,400
$1,284,800
2021
$13,042 (+3.1%)
$621,100 + $591,000
$1,212,100
2020
$12,654 (+2.9%)
$621,100 + $591,000
$1,212,100
2019
$12,298 (+5.1%)
$603,000 + $573,800
$1,176,800
2018
$11,702 (+5.0%)
$544,200 + $537,300
$1,081,500
2017
$11,141 (+4.6%)
$513,400 + $488,500
$1,001,900
2016
$10,656 (+4.9%)
$479,800 + $456,600
$936,400
2015
$10,160 (+0.8%)
$448,400 + $426,700
$875,100
2014
$10,080 (+5.5%)
$410,900 + $420,800
$831,700
2013
$9,556 (+2.9%)
$410,900 + $420,800
$831,700
2012
$9,290 (+4.3%)
$410,900 + $420,800
$831,700
2011
$8,904 (+2.6%)
$412,500 + $404,400
$816,900
2010
$8,678 (+2.4%)
$420,900 + $412,700
$833,600
2009
$8,472
$429,500 + $421,100
$850,600
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,440
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3036921S
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: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, On Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 16
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Living Room Information
Area: 338
Length: 26
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Office Room Information
Area: 105
Length: 15
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Skylight
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Skylight
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Library, Office, Play Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,440
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Red Brick
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 60
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,715
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off of Centre Street
UnparsedAddress: 50 Rowena Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3036921S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Refridgerator,Washer,Dryer And Freezer In Basement
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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