OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2019 for $1.4M

$2,205,783

•

3,250

sq ft

54 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

This stunning residence combines great condition, a functional floor plan, and an unbeatable location. The main level features a spacious living room with a fireplace, an elegant dining room, and an updated kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and granite counters. The kitchen opens to a beautiful family room with built-ins and many oversized windows. Also, on this floor are an office and a powder room. On the second floor there are four bedrooms and two full bathrooms including a remodeled master bedroom suite. The third floor contains a game room and another bedroom. The finished lower level offers a large media room, a laundry room, and direct outdoor access. Further enhancing this property are a level yard, a deck off the family room, and a three-car garage. This location provides easy access to Newton Centre and Newton Highlands, both with MBTA stations; the lovely Crystal Lake park and beach area; and many recreational parks and fields.

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

7,200 sq ftLot Size

$679Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Julie Agarkov • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Deborah Gordon • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #72417743

Redfin Estimate

$2,205,783

$716K since sold in January 2019$10K since July

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This home's estimate is 48.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.48M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,325,000
A
5 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft
125 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,180,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,939 sq ft
102 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,844,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths2,664 sq ft
53 Sheldon Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,499,900
D
4 beds2 baths3,042 sq ft
50 Kendall Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena 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

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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$1,650,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,750 sq ft
81 Beecher Pl #81, Newton, MA 02459
$2,998,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft
9 Morseland Ave, Newton, MA 02459
$3,190,000
6 beds6.5 baths6,500 sq ft
32 Chesley Rd, Newton Centre, MA 02459
$6,500,000
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Sale history for 54 Rowena Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72417743

Jan 8, 2019

Sold

$1,490,000

$458/sq ft

Nov 6, 2018

Pending

—

Oct 31, 2018

Listed

$1,494,000

$460/sq ft

MLS PIN #71193159

May 5, 2011

Sold

$1,111,000

$342/sq ft

Mar 3, 2011

Contingent

—

Mar 1, 2011

Listed

$1,089,000

$335/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,842 (+3.8%)

$1,011,600 + $932,900

$1,944,500

2025

$18,149 (+0.6%)

$963,400 + $888,500

$1,851,900

2024

$18,037 (+4.3%)

$935,300 + $912,800

$1,848,100

2023

$17,299 (+4.5%)

$711,100 + $988,200

$1,699,300

2022

$16,552 (+3.6%)

$658,400 + $915,000

$1,573,400

2021

$15,971 (+3.1%)

$621,100 + $863,200

$1,484,300

2020

$15,495 (+2.9%)

$621,100 + $863,100

$1,484,200

2019

$15,058 (+3.6%)

$603,000 + $838,000

$1,441,000

2018

$14,535 (+3.1%)

$544,200 + $799,100

$1,343,300

2017

$14,092 (+4.6%)

$513,400 + $753,900

$1,267,300

2016

$13,478 (+4.9%)

$479,800 + $704,600

$1,184,400

2015

$12,851 (+0.9%)

$448,400 + $658,500

$1,106,900

2014

$12,734 (+11.9%)

$410,900 + $639,800

$1,050,700

2013

$11,384 (+2.9%)

$410,900 + $579,900

$990,800

2012

$11,067 (+22.0%)

$410,900 + $579,900

$990,800

2011

$9,075 (+2.6%)

$412,500 + $420,100

$832,600

2010

$8,844 (+2.4%)

$420,900 + $428,700

$849,600

2009

$8,634

$429,500 + $437,400

$866,900

Tax history for 54 Rowena Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,842 (+3.8%)

$1,011,600 + $932,900

$1,944,500

2025

$18,149 (+0.6%)

$963,400 + $888,500

$1,851,900

2024

$18,037 (+4.3%)

$935,300 + $912,800

$1,848,100

2023

$17,299 (+4.5%)

$711,100 + $988,200

$1,699,300

2022

$16,552 (+3.6%)

$658,400 + $915,000

$1,573,400

2021

$15,971 (+3.1%)

$621,100 + $863,200

$1,484,300

2020

$15,495 (+2.9%)

$621,100 + $863,100

$1,484,200

2019

$15,058 (+3.6%)

$603,000 + $838,000

$1,441,000

2018

$14,535 (+3.1%)

$544,200 + $799,100

$1,343,300

2017

$14,092 (+4.6%)

$513,400 + $753,900

$1,267,300

2016

$13,478 (+4.9%)

$479,800 + $704,600

$1,184,400

2015

$12,851 (+0.9%)

$448,400 + $658,500

$1,106,900

2014

$12,734 (+11.9%)

$410,900 + $639,800

$1,050,700

2013

$11,384 (+2.9%)

$410,900 + $579,900

$990,800

2012

$11,067 (+22.0%)

$410,900 + $579,900

$990,800

2011

$9,075 (+2.6%)

$412,500 + $420,100

$832,600

2010

$8,844 (+2.4%)

$420,900 + $428,700

$849,600

2009

$8,634

$429,500 + $437,400

$866,900

*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

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,014

Year built

1932

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3501697S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: Third
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 325
Length: 25
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Area: 117
Length: 9
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Closet, Media Room, Game Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,250
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,535
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Centre Street
UnparsedAddress: 54 Rowena Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,014
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3501697S

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 • 0.6mi

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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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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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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$2.10M – $2.54M

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Home values near 54 Rowena Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2124 Sq. Ft.	$1,541,745
60 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2211 Sq. Ft.	$1,715,329

Address	Redfin Estimate
68 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2688 Sq. Ft.	$1,838,562
50 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2440 Sq. Ft.	$1,811,271

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3600 Sq. Ft.	$2,496,687
44 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2059 Sq. Ft.	$1,607,619

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