Sold Aug 27, 2026
$975,000Upcoming open house
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM–6:30 PM
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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!!
Listing last checked: Listing updated:
Listed by Angela Dahdouh · Coldwell Banker Realty - Easton · MLS #73596308
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Details at a glance
Interior6 property facts
- Rooms
- 8
- Heating
- Baseboard
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Basement
- Yes · Full, Crawl Space, Finished
- Fireplaces
- 1
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1955
- Parking
- 4
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.17 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- R1
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $8,732
- Assessment year
- 2026
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$5,274 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $4,546
- Property tax
- $728
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $8,732. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
More property insights
Automated value estimate $1,025,105
Estimated range $973,960–$1,076,249.
Automated estimates are not appraisals or guarantees of market value.
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Photo-based condition insights
Overall presentation: above average
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