Last Sold Price
4 beds2,124 sqft$448/sqft
49 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Description

Here is a wonderful 1940 gabled brick colonial set in a quiet Newton Centre neighborhood. Possessing irresistible charm and top-notch location, this is not a home to be missed. It is perfectly positioned with access to Newton Centre, Crystal Lake, the Newton Highlands T-stop, public schools, and Centre St. - to Rte 9 or Rte 90. The home is located on a quiet side street abutting Weeks Field, with tennis courts, plush park grass, and soccer fields. Inside, oak hardwood floors on both the main level...Here is a wonderful 1940 gabled brick colonial set in a quiet Newton Centre neighborhood. Possessing irresistible charm and top-notch location, this is not a home to be missed. It is perfectly positioned with access to Newton Centre, Crystal Lake, the Newton Highlands T-stop, public schools, and Centre St. - to Rte 9 or Rte 90. The home is located on a quiet side street abutting Weeks Field, with tennis courts, plush park grass, and soccer fields. Inside, oak hardwood floors on both the main level and upstairs are just a component of the solidity of this home. Discover the three season porch, den with fireplace and formal living and dining rooms. The upstairs contains 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a large walk-up attic with twin storage closets. The finished family room in the lower level includes its own half-bath. You'll find a detached 2-car garage in back. Though some of the décor is past its prime, the foundation is here for some TLC from a new owner. Come make it your own!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/03/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Scott Driscoll • Redfin Corp.
  2. Listed by Deborah Neumann • Redfin Corp.

Property Details for 49 Rowena Road

Status
MLS #
71822609
Days on Market
34
Taxes
$8,819 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1940
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Redfin Corp., Scott Driscoll; Redfin Corp., Deborah Neumann

Sold By Advise Realty, Yanjie Gu

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Building Information for 49 Rowena Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,983 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,573 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,838

Property Taxes

$735

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 49 Rowena Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2124.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Mud Room, Sun Room, Bathroom, Den
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Parking Features: Detached
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Oil, Other, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 208.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 99.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 368.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 140.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 234.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: recessed radiators; stain on dining room floor; According to Redfin policy,deposit money will be held by seller's attorney.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:62 B:016 L:0042,698868
  • Assessments: $759,600
  • Book: 45009
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 49 Rowena Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #553987166

$951,750

+281.1% / yr

Aug 3, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71822609

$951,750
Apr 29, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71822609

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #553987166

$951,750

+281.1% / yr

08/03/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71822609

$951,750
04/29/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71822609

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

Public Records for 49 Rowena Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,029,800Additions$358,200Total$1,388,000
Tax Record2025$13,602 ($1,134 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,124 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,124 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt520 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,983 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:62 B:016 L:0042

Schools near 49 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 49 Rowena Road, Newton, MA 02459
$951,750
4
2,124
9,983
$1,128,000
4
3,000
11,783
$837,500
4
2,252
12,864
$1,080,000
4
2,124
8,644
$850,000
5
2,440
7,200
$1,490,000
5
3,250
7,200

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