OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2024 for $1.2M

$1,519,356

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,085/mo

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4,789

sq ft

17 Bowker Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

About this home

Warrendale's Finest! The Bowker House! Beauty, charm, history and elegance abound in this magnificent Victorian Home in the heart of Warrendale! This gracious home affords 5 fireplaces, pocket doors, french doors, bevelled-blown glass windows, stained glass windows, crown moldings, 9 foot ceilings and a myriad of period charm while having been lovingly maintained and meticulously updated. There are 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths. An amazing full house length rear porch overlooking a generous yard. Newer heating and central air. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, oversized built-in refrigerator, cherry cabinets and granite countertops. Generous foyer entry with oversized stairway and original stained glass window. The home has an in-law apartment with ample space, kitchenette, full bath and separate entrance. Perfect for an aupair, media room, guests, teenagers or extended family. All located in a prime convenient location with easy access to transportation, parks & schools!

Single-familyProperty Type

1856Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Glenna Gelineau • Gelineau & Associates, R.E.

Bought with Lisa Li • Feng Shui Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73307869

Redfin Estimate

$1,519,356

$269K since sold in December 2024$7,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 6.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.62M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 15, 2026
$1,400,000
A
5 beds2.5 baths2,860 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,135,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,156 sq ft
74 Rose Hill Way, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$1,395,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths5,093 sq ft
50 Worcester Ln, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$2,275,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,783 sq ft
16 Prescott St, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,275,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,900 sq ft
20 Townsend St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD MAR 18, 2026
$2,245,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths5,200 sq ft
1 Farwell Cir, Newtonville, MA 02460

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Market trends in 02453, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$830K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 17 Bowker Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73307869

Dec 11, 2024

Sold

$1,250,000

$261/sq ft

Oct 30, 2024

Listed

$1,329,000

$278/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 7, 2005

Sold

$705,000

$147/sq ft

MLS PIN #70238333

Sep 7, 2005

Sold

$715,000

$149/sq ft

Sep 6, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Aug 8, 2005

Listed

$779,000

$163/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,276 (+18.0%)

$581,700 + $704,700

$1,286,400

2025

$11,253 (+4.6%)

$554,000 + $591,900

$1,145,900

2024

$10,759 (−1.2%)

$527,200 + $588,900

$1,116,100

2023

$10,886 (−1.5%)

$500,400 + $554,400

$1,054,800

2022

$11,048 (−0.1%)

$464,600 + $527,100

$991,700

2021

$11,063 (+2.8%)

$464,600 + $512,700

$977,300

2020

$10,760 (+5.0%)

$428,900 + $471,500

$900,400

2019

$10,247 (+10.2%)

$419,800 + $389,600

$809,400

2018

$9,297 (+5.5%)

$388,700 + $348,600

$737,300

2017

$8,811 (+10.3%)

$352,900 + $348,600

$701,500

2016

$7,985 (+3.2%)

$303,800 + $348,600

$652,400

2015

$7,739 (−2.2%)

$268,100 + $321,300

$589,400

2014

$7,916 (+0.6%)

$268,100 + $321,300

$589,400

2013

$7,866 (+1.0%)

$236,800 + $346,300

$583,100

2012

$7,787 (+2.0%)

$236,800 + $346,500

$583,300

2011

$7,635 (+3.6%)

$236,800 + $346,500

$583,300

2010

$7,370 (+6.9%)

$241,200 + $346,500

$587,700

2009

$6,894

$265,000 + $345,100

$610,100

Tax history for 17 Bowker Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,276 (+18.0%)

$581,700 + $704,700

$1,286,400

2025

$11,253 (+4.6%)

$554,000 + $591,900

$1,145,900

2024

$10,759 (−1.2%)

$527,200 + $588,900

$1,116,100

2023

$10,886 (−1.5%)

$500,400 + $554,400

$1,054,800

2022

$11,048 (−0.1%)

$464,600 + $527,100

$991,700

2021

$11,063 (+2.8%)

$464,600 + $512,700

$977,300

2020

$10,760 (+5.0%)

$428,900 + $471,500

$900,400

2019

$10,247 (+10.2%)

$419,800 + $389,600

$809,400

2018

$9,297 (+5.5%)

$388,700 + $348,600

$737,300

2017

$8,811 (+10.3%)

$352,900 + $348,600

$701,500

2016

$7,985 (+3.2%)

$303,800 + $348,600

$652,400

2015

$7,739 (−2.2%)

$268,100 + $321,300

$589,400

2014

$7,916 (+0.6%)

$268,100 + $321,300

$589,400

2013

$7,866 (+1.0%)

$236,800 + $346,300

$583,100

2012

$7,787 (+2.0%)

$236,800 + $346,500

$583,300

2011

$7,635 (+3.6%)

$236,800 + $346,500

$583,300

2010

$7,370 (+6.9%)

$241,200 + $346,500

$587,700

2009

$6,894

$265,000 + $345,100

$610,100

*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

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,789

Year built

1856

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2618668S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Vinyl,Dryer Hookup - Gas,Washer Hookup

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Skylight,Flooring - Vinyl

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

Living Room Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding,Pocket Door

Family Room Information
Area: 350
Length: 25
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Crown Molding

Dining Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 81
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Window(s) - Stained Glass, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Cable Hookup, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet, Wet Bar, Cabinets - Upgraded, Office, Accessory Apt., Foyer, Bedroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,789
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: WHITE

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public, Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,715.52
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Bowker Road
UnparsedAddress: 17 Bowker Road, Waltham MA 02453

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, House of Worship, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,789
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1856
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2618668S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

James Fitzgerald Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

John W. McDevitt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

6/10 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

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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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

$1.44M – $1.75M

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Home values near 17 Bowker Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Bowker Road, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2714 Sq. Ft.	$1,147,218
27 Bowker Road, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1776 Sq. Ft.	$986,066

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Bowker Road, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2054 Sq. Ft.	$955,603
31 Bowker Road, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$1,013,578

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Bowker Road, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2520 Sq. Ft.	$1,132,536
35 Bowker Road, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1768 Sq. Ft.	$1,029,562

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