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5 beds2,532 sqft

28 Dow Rd, Boston, MA 02132

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
1983Year Built
$435/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 28 Dow Rd, a thoughtfully expanded home nestled on a dead-end street in one of West Roxbury’s most coveted neighborhoods. This home offers 2,500+ sqft of living space, on a generous 10,000+ sqft lot, w/ versatile layout ideal for multi-generational living.The main level feat. a bright, open layout w/ generous living & dining areas, a large updated kitchen w/ new oversized island, & half bath. Upstairs, 3 comfortable BDRMS, an updated full bath w/ double vanity, a walk-in closet in the...Welcome to 28 Dow Rd, a thoughtfully expanded home nestled on a dead-end street in one of West Roxbury’s most coveted neighborhoods. This home offers 2,500+ sqft of living space, on a generous 10,000+ sqft lot, w/ versatile layout ideal for multi-generational living.The main level feat. a bright, open layout w/ generous living & dining areas, a large updated kitchen w/ new oversized island, & half bath. Upstairs, 3 comfortable BDRMS, an updated full bath w/ double vanity, a walk-in closet in the primary BDRM, & plenty of storage. An in-law suite added in 2012, w/ private entrance provides a retreat for grandparents, nanny or out of town guests. Complete w/ its own kitchen, LR, BDRM, BTH, laundry, basement & full attic. Possibility of making this a legal ADU w/ income generating potential for the next owner. Newly installed solar panels, ample outdoor space, double wide driveway, & storage shed - don’t miss your opportunity to own a spacious, turn-key home w/ flexible living options.
Listing Agents
  1. The Collective - MA

    The Collective - MA

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 807-0853

    M: (617) 807-0853

  2. Lisa Vieira

    Lisa Vieira

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 981-2114

    M: (617) 981-2114

Listing closed: 12/31/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73454055

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,050,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

94.2%

Boston, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 28 Dow Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,761 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Compensation Remarks: Seller will entertain offers of compensation
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: West Roxbury
  • Area: MA-Boston-West Roxbury, MA-Boston
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1983
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,836 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2532.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
  • High School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Home Office, Inlaw Apt.
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Storage Shed, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Garden Area, Porch, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
  • Power Production Type: B
  • Power Production Annual: 5151
  • Power Production Annual Status: B
  • Power Production Size: 7025
  • Power Production Year Install: 2024

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 339.541666666
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 23.416666666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 216.222222222
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.666666666
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.583333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 157.722222222
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.916666666
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.333333333
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 146.854166666
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.25
  • Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.083333333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 43.555555555
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.333333333
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.166666666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 4.472222222
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink
  • Bathroom2 Length: 0.583333333
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.666666666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 117.166666666
  • Dining Room Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.666666666
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.25
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 210.423611111
  • Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 16.083333333
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.083333333
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 21'1"X13'11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 142.006944444
  • Room Living Room Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.083333333
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 10.083333333
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 165.479166666
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 14.083333333
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 11.75

Property Information

Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 5th bedroom is in the basement. Some older windows have broken seals. Storm door on in-law suite side door is broken & will be removed. Ask LA about leak from 6/2025 in the attic above primary bedroom. The sellers took down wall to open kitchen/DR & added 14ft steel beam reinforced w/ (4) 2x6s.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:20 P:08771 S:021,1434088
  • Assessments: $837,600
  • Book: 58019
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: R1

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 28 Dow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 31, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73454055

$1,101,000—
Dec 19, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73454055

—
Dec 8, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73454055

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73454055

$1,101,000
12/19/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73454055

—
12/08/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73454055

—

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

Public records

28 Dow Road

Beds

5

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,532 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,532 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

10,836 SqFt

Schools near 28 Dow Road

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Lyndon K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

New Mission High School
Public7 to 12

Kilmer K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Mozart Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 28 Dow Road, Boston, MA 02132
$1,101,000
5
2,532
10,836
$1
3
1,414
6,856
$147,500
3
2
1,247
5,499
$1,150,000
4
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17,391
$1,250,000
4
2,626
17,391
$1,250,000
4
2,626
17,391

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