Last Sold Price
4 beds2,640 sqft$174/sqft
12 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Description

Meticulously maintnd house in conv. Newton centre location. Frpl lr w oak panelling & beamed ceil flows to gracious dr. Eik w wood cabs & gas cooking. Breezy 3 season porch looks onto beaut landscaped yard. 2br/ba on 2nd, 2br/ba on 3rd.Meticulously maintnd house in conv. Newton centre location. Frpl lr w oak panelling & beamed ceil flows to gracious dr. Eik w wood cabs & gas cooking. Breezy 3 season porch looks onto beaut landscaped yard. 2br/ba on 2nd, 2br/ba on 3rd.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/15/1999 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Judy Moses • Pathway Home Realty Group, Inc

Property Details for 12 Rowena Road

Status
MLS #
30233310
Days on Market
198
Taxes
$5,265 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1939
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,740,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

101.5%

[Newton, MA]

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Square Feet
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$1,480,000 | 2 Cannon Street, Newton, MA 02459
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Pathway Home Realty Group, Inc, Judy Moses

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Maureen Walsh

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Building Information for 12 Rowena Road

Stories-Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,200 SF

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$2,777 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,338

Property Taxes

$439

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Rowena Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2640.0
  • Color: WHITE
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Screens
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 247.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 176.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 170.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 154.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 357.0
  • Family Room Features: Cedar Closet(s)
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 195.0
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 286.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 698929
  • Assessments: $382,900
  • Book: 0
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 858.0
  • Frontage: 0.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 12 Rowena Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88040941

$460,000
Jan 15, 1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30233310

$460,000
Dec 31, 1998

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30233310

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88040941

$460,000
01/15/1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30233310

$460,000
12/31/1998

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30233310

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Rowena Road

Taxable ValueLand$963,400Additions$442,400Total$1,405,800
Tax Record2025$13,777 ($1,148 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,215 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,215 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt643 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1939ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:62 B:020 L:0017

Schools near 12 Rowena Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Bowen
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

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This home: 12 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 02459
$460,000
4
2,640
7,200
$1,228,000
3
2,398
7,200
$1
4
2,500
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3,112
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4
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Listing Courtesy of Pathway Home Realty Group, Inc, Judy Moses

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