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Off Market Dec 2021 for $1.3M

$1,624,011

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,130/mo

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2,264

sq ft

96 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

This beautiful Tudor-style residence features an abundance of windows providing ample natural light, a graciously proportioned front-to-back living room with fireplace - great for entertaining; a dining room with a corner cabinet; and an eat-in-kitchen with access to the deck overlooking the wonderfully shaded fenced-in yard. A 1/2 bathroom and pantry closet complete the main living level. The 2nd floor has a primary bedroom with 2 oversized closets and en suite bathroom, 2 additional good-sized bedrooms with excellent closets, and another full bathroom.The unfinished 3rd floor, with a cathedral ceiling, has excellent storage or expansion possibilities. The basement, with outdoor access, includes a mudroom, finished family room, storage and 2-car garage. Updates include Pella windows throughout, a 50-year Architectural Shingle roof, & a high-efficiency boiler. This property is convenient to Crystal Lake, Newton Highlands MBTA station, Newton Centre, Weeks Field & major routes.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

9,430 sq ftLot Size

$717Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Barrie Wheeler • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Alan Stone • Preservation Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #72905019

Redfin Estimate

$1,624,011

$268K since sold in December 2021$24K since July

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This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.50M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,660,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,453 sq ft
48 Miller Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,780,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,186 sq ft
284 Lake Ave, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,456,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,096 sq ft
42 Aberdeen St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,005,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,709 sq ft
5 Olde Field 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

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16 MoM

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5 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft
9 Morseland Ave, Newton, MA 02459
$3,190,000
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Sale history for 96 Rowena Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72905019

Dec 10, 2021

Sold

$1,356,000

$599/sq ft

Oct 6, 2021

Listed

$1,195,000

$528/sq ft

MLS PIN #71335997

Apr 30, 2012

Sold

$740,000

$327/sq ft

Feb 11, 2012

Contingent

—

Feb 7, 2012

Listed

$725,000

$320/sq ft

+11

Handsome, spacious Tapestry brick Tudor in lively Newton Centre Bowen school location. Graciously detailed rooms including natural wood moldings, beamed ceilings. Double size living room,dining.room with. built-in china cabinet Eat in kitchen, double oven, Corian counters, with entry to deck overlooking lovely grounds. Large master bedroom with full bath. Lots of closets. Nicely finished basement family room. Large walk up attic..2 car garaqe. Near T, schools,Crystal Lake ,shops, highway

Public Records

Mar 18, 1994

Sold

$325,000

$144/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,738 (+3.8%)

$1,067,900 + $453,000

$1,520,900

2025

$14,195 (+4.5%)

$1,017,000 + $431,500

$1,448,500

2024

$13,588 (+8.8%)

$987,400 + $404,800

$1,392,200

2023

$12,485 (+16.9%)

$757,000 + $469,400

$1,226,400

2022

$10,684 (+3.6%)

$700,900 + $314,700

$1,015,600

2021

$10,309 (+3.1%)

$661,200 + $296,900

$958,100

2020

$10,003 (+2.9%)

$661,200 + $296,900

$958,100

2019

$9,721 (+5.3%)

$641,900 + $288,300

$930,200

2018

$9,234 (+3.1%)

$579,000 + $274,400

$853,400

2017

$8,953 (+4.6%)

$546,200 + $258,900

$805,100

2016

$8,562 (+4.9%)

$510,500 + $241,900

$752,400

2015

$8,164 (+0.1%)

$477,100 + $226,100

$703,200

2014

$8,152 (+5.5%)

$438,400 + $234,200

$672,600

2013

$7,728 (+7.3%)

$438,400 + $234,200

$672,600

2012

$7,201 (+2.3%)

$438,400 + $206,300

$644,700

2011

$7,036 (+2.6%)

$440,500 + $205,000

$645,500

2010

$6,857 (+2.4%)

$449,500 + $209,200

$658,700

2009

$6,694

$458,700 + $213,400

$672,100

Tax history for 96 Rowena Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,738 (+3.8%)

$1,067,900 + $453,000

$1,520,900

2025

$14,195 (+4.5%)

$1,017,000 + $431,500

$1,448,500

2024

$13,588 (+8.8%)

$987,400 + $404,800

$1,392,200

2023

$12,485 (+16.9%)

$757,000 + $469,400

$1,226,400

2022

$10,684 (+3.6%)

$700,900 + $314,700

$1,015,600

2021

$10,309 (+3.1%)

$661,200 + $296,900

$958,100

2020

$10,003 (+2.9%)

$661,200 + $296,900

$958,100

2019

$9,721 (+5.3%)

$641,900 + $288,300

$930,200

2018

$9,234 (+3.1%)

$579,000 + $274,400

$853,400

2017

$8,953 (+4.6%)

$546,200 + $258,900

$805,100

2016

$8,562 (+4.9%)

$510,500 + $241,900

$752,400

2015

$8,164 (+0.1%)

$477,100 + $226,100

$703,200

2014

$8,152 (+5.5%)

$438,400 + $234,200

$672,600

2013

$7,728 (+7.3%)

$438,400 + $234,200

$672,600

2012

$7,201 (+2.3%)

$438,400 + $206,300

$644,700

2011

$7,036 (+2.6%)

$440,500 + $205,000

$645,500

2010

$6,857 (+2.4%)

$449,500 + $209,200

$658,700

2009

$6,694

$458,700 + $213,400

$672,100

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,583 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,012

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2552837S

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 247
Length: 13
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 20
Length: 4
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 45
Length: 9
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 416
Length: 13
Width: 32
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 286
Length: 13
Width: 22
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Entry Hall

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,264
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,309
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Corner of Clark
UnparsedAddress: 96 Rowena Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,012
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2552837S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

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, 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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$1.54M – $1.87M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$1,579,177
74 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2784 Sq. Ft.	$1,789,975

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1914 Sq. Ft.	$1,401,759
73 Rowena Road, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2026 Sq. Ft.	$1,552,839

Address	Redfin Estimate
80 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2821 Sq. Ft.	$1,706,274
90 Rowena Road, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1914 Sq. Ft.	$1,482,893

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