Off Market Aug 2024 for $1.6M

$1,633,877

•

1,791

sq ft

53 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Meticulously and fully renovated colonial in Newton Center has what you have been looking for! This lovely colonial has an open and airy floor plan with a sparkling kitchen anchored by a center island and stainless appliances. A spacious dining area, family room and den create a sweeping floor plan. A convenient mudroom is the perfect place for dropping outdoor gear and connects to a full bath and first floor laundry which lends itself to easy living. Topping off the first level is a private office and bonus space. Upstairs you will find three roomy and charming bedrooms including a primary suite with soaring ceilings. Hardwood floors, central air, a garage and ample storage top off this special offering. Step outside to the enchanting gardens with a fully fenced backyard with bursts of color from flowers and delightful landscaping. Close to the Bowen Elementary School, shops and restaurants. Welcome to Newton!

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

5,995 sq ftLot Size

$912Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Teri Adler • MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley

Bought with Senyu Zhang • JW Real Estate Services, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #73253512

Redfin Estimate

$1,633,877

$3,877 since sold in August 2024$27K since July

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This home's estimate is 7.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.52M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,630,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,975 sq ft
108 Glen Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,475,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
325 Parker St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,650,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,970 sq ft
93 Manchester Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,456,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,096 sq ft
42 Aberdeen St, Newton, MA 02461

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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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16 MoM

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Sale history for 53 Bow Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73253512

Aug 6, 2024

Sold

$1,630,000

$910/sq ft

Jun 17, 2024

Listed

$1,475,000

$824/sq ft

MLS PIN #71388452

Sep 18, 2012

Sold

$481,000

$269/sq ft

Aug 8, 2012

Contingent

—

Aug 2, 2012

Price Changed

$480,000

$268/sq ft

Aug 2, 2012

Relisted

—

Jun 7, 2012

Contingent

—

May 29, 2012

Listed

$449,000

$251/sq ft

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN NEWTON CENTRE ON DEAD END TREE-LINED STREET. THIS 6 ROOM 3 BEDROOM 1BATH COLONIAL HAS A LIVING ROOM W/FIREPLACE, HARDWOOD THROUGHOUT,A SIDE PORCH & A ONE CAR GARAGE. LOCATED VERY CLOSE TO BOWEN SCHOOL & FIELD. ALSO NEAR NEWTON CENTRE GREEN LINE, STORES & RESTAURANTS. EASY ACCESS TO RTE 9 & 128.THE HOUSE IS IN NEED OF TOTAL RENOVATION & IS BEING SOLD "AS IS". BUYERS TO DO THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE PRIOR TO MAKING OFFERS. OFFERS WILL BE REVIEWED ON AUG. 7TH AT 2 PM.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,609 (+3.8%)

$976,700 + $324,500

$1,301,200

2025

$12,144 (+3.4%)

$930,200 + $309,000

$1,239,200

2024

$11,742 (+4.3%)

$903,100 + $300,000

$1,203,100

2023

$11,257 (+4.5%)

$683,000 + $422,800

$1,105,800

2022

$10,771 (+3.6%)

$632,400 + $391,500

$1,023,900

2021

$10,393 (+3.1%)

$596,600 + $369,300

$965,900

2020

$10,084 (+2.9%)

$596,600 + $369,300

$965,900

2019

$9,800 (+5.1%)

$579,200 + $358,600

$937,800

2018

$9,323 (+3.2%)

$523,000 + $338,600

$861,600

2017

$9,038 (+4.6%)

$493,400 + $319,400

$812,800

2016

$8,644 (+4.9%)

$461,100 + $298,500

$759,600

2015

$8,242 (+36.5%)

$430,900 + $279,000

$709,900

2014

$6,037 (+10.4%)

$394,100 + $104,000

$498,100

2013

$5,468 (+2.9%)

$394,100 + $81,800

$475,900

2012

$5,316 (+3.6%)

$394,100 + $81,800

$475,900

2011

$5,132 (+2.6%)

$395,200 + $75,600

$470,800

2010

$5,001 (+2.4%)

$403,300 + $77,100

$480,400

2009

$4,882

$411,500 + $78,700

$490,200

Tax history for 53 Bow Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,609 (+3.8%)

$976,700 + $324,500

$1,301,200

2025

$12,144 (+3.4%)

$930,200 + $309,000

$1,239,200

2024

$11,742 (+4.3%)

$903,100 + $300,000

$1,203,100

2023

$11,257 (+4.5%)

$683,000 + $422,800

$1,105,800

2022

$10,771 (+3.6%)

$632,400 + $391,500

$1,023,900

2021

$10,393 (+3.1%)

$596,600 + $369,300

$965,900

2020

$10,084 (+2.9%)

$596,600 + $369,300

$965,900

2019

$9,800 (+5.1%)

$579,200 + $358,600

$937,800

2018

$9,323 (+3.2%)

$523,000 + $338,600

$861,600

2017

$9,038 (+4.6%)

$493,400 + $319,400

$812,800

2016

$8,644 (+4.9%)

$461,100 + $298,500

$759,600

2015

$8,242 (+36.5%)

$430,900 + $279,000

$709,900

2014

$6,037 (+10.4%)

$394,100 + $104,000

$498,100

2013

$5,468 (+2.9%)

$394,100 + $81,800

$475,900

2012

$5,316 (+3.6%)

$394,100 + $81,800

$475,900

2011

$5,132 (+2.6%)

$395,200 + $75,600

$470,800

2010

$5,001 (+2.4%)

$403,300 + $77,100

$480,400

2009

$4,882

$411,500 + $78,700

$490,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,995

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,791

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2749522S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Carport
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Carport, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Attic Access,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, First Floor

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Office, Play Room, Mud Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,791
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,742
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker Road to Cypress Street to Bow Road
UnparsedAddress: 53 Bow Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, 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, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,791
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,995 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2749522S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 8, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bowen

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

58% 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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$1.55M – $1.88M

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Home values near 53 Bow Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$1,317,818
57 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1824 Sq. Ft.	$1,274,621

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1463 Sq. Ft.	$1,456,110
63 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1794 Sq. Ft.	$1,257,087

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2444 Sq. Ft.	$1,698,512
67 Bow Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$1,200,348

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