For Sale

5 Dow Rd, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02132

$899,000
Price
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2652
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1955
Lot size: 7,405 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $339 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 4 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, Window AC

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, cafés, 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!!

Neighborhood & Transit

West Roxbury

5 Dow Rd, Boston · MA 02132

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • West Roxbury Commuter Rail 1 route 0.35 mi
    • Needham Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
6 days
Listing Price:
$899,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$339
Tax Assessment:
$678,600 in 2026
Taxes:
$728 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,652 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Kitchen
Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Upgraded Cabinets, Gas Stove, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Upgraded, Main Level, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, 3/4 Bathroom, Closet, Walk-in Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
8
Above grade area
1864
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Laminate
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Window AC
Cooling Zones
0
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
110 Volts

Exterior Features

Lot Size
7,405 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Other (See Remarks)
Exterior Features
Deck - Vinyl, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
4 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Vinyl
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
18'X24'5
Living room features
Bathroom - Half, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Exterior Access
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
15'8X15'
Dining room features
Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony / Deck, Main Level, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
Family room level
First Floor
Kitchen dimensions
9'1X15'1
Primary bedroom dimensions
14'9X26'8
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
17'5X24'6
Bedroom 2 features
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Walk-in, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
15'2X19'2
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 4 level
First Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
17'7X13'4
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 5 level
First Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
15'5X17'8'
Bedroom 5 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
6'4X10'7
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
11'3X10'7
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 3 level
Basement
Bathroom 3 dimensions
7'1X3'6
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead

Listing information

Listing agent
Angela Dahdouh
Listing office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Easton
MLS PIN #
73596308
Disclosure
Some sunroom skylights have broken seals.The current owners have never used the fireplace; condition unknown. One photo has been virtually staged.