New
$899,000
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,652 sqft · 7,405 sqft lot
5 Dow Rd, Boston, MA 02132
Single family · Built 1955 · $339/sqft ·
$5,297/mo est. payment
Flood factor 5/10
About this home
Welcome to 5 Dow Road, a beautifully updated Colonial tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in desirable West Roxbury! Offering 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 2,652 square feet of living space, this charming home blends classic character with modern comfort.Step inside to find freshly painted interiors, hardwood floors, and a stunning renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances that opens seamlessly into the living area. The sun-filled sunroom with vaulted ceilings creates an inviting space for dining and entertaining. Two first-floor bedrooms and a full bathroom offer flexibility, while spacious upstairs bedrooms and a finished lower level with a half bath provide additional living space. Two laundry hookups add everyday convenience.Enjoy the charm of a white picket fence, mature landscaping, and a fantastic location! With Parkway Little League fields right on Dow Road, Star Market on Spring Street, Centre Street's shops, cafes, and restaurants, plus Roche Bros. and Trader Joe's in West Roxbury, everyday conveniences are within easy reach. Enjoy local recreation at Hynes Playground and Millennium Park, while the MBTA Needham Line offers commuter rail connections toward downtown Boston.A wonderful opportunity to enjoy space, comfort, and convenience in West Roxbury! Schedule your private showing!!
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14.75' x 26.666666666'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 17.416666666' x 24.5'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 15.166666666' x 19.166666666'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 17.583333333' x 13.333333333'
- Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 15.416666666' x 17.666666666'
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 393
- Bedroom 2 Sqft: 427
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 8
- Basement Features: Full, Crawl Space, Finished
- Living Room Dimensions: 18' x 24.416666666'
- Living Room Sqft: 440
- Family Room Level: First
- Living Room Level: Main,First
- Living Room Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2.5
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 6.333333333' x 10.583333333'
- Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 11.25' x 10.583333333'
- Bathroom 3 Dimensions: 7.083333333' x 3.5'
- Bathroom 1 Sqft: 67
Appliances
- Gas water heater
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Window Unit(s)
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Heating Features: Baseboard
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 15.666666666' x 15'
- Dining Room Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Dining Room Level: Main,First
- Dining Room Sqft: 235
- Kitchen Dimensions: 9.083333333' x 15.083333333'
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Gas Stove
- Kitchen Level: Main,First
- Kitchen Sqft: 137
Interior Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Exterior and Lot Features
- Deck - vinyl
- Fenced yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Vinyl
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Deck: Yes
Schools
Catholic Memorial School
middle · 7-12 · 0.2 mi
- 6
Lyndon K-8 School
elementary · K-8 · 0.4 mi
- 8
Brooke Roslindale
elementary · K-12 · 2.3 mi
St Theresa School
elementary · K-6 · 0.5 mi
The Roxbury Latin School
middle · 7-12 · 0.6 mi
- 6
Kilmer K-8 School
elementary · K-8 · 0.7 mi
Price history
- Oct 29, 2026 · Listed$899,000
- Nov 22, 2022 · Sold$700,000
- Oct 10, 2022 · Relisted$700,000
- Oct 7, 2022 · Listing Removed—
- Sep 28, 2022 · Price Changed$700,000
- Sep 7, 2022 · Listed$749,000
Tax history
- 2025$7,858 tax · $678,600 assessed
- 2024$7,227 tax · $663,000 assessed
- 2023$6,828 tax · $635,800 assessed
- 2022$6,288 tax · $577,900 assessed
- 2021$5,929 tax · $555,700 assessed
- 2020$5,658 tax · $535,800 assessed
- 2019$5,376 tax · $510,100 assessed
- 2018$4,950 tax · $472,300 assessed
Home value
$836,000
- Collateral Analytics$836,000
- Cotality$821,000
- Quantarium$915,364
Where it is
Listed by Angela Dahdouh · Coldwell Banker Realty · MLSPIN
