5 Dow Road, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132 • West Roxbury
$899,000
Est. $5,473/month
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5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,652
Sq Ft
$339
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1955
Year Built
4
Parking
New today
Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Oct 29, 2026 • MLS# 73596308 Copied! • Updated Oct 29, 2026

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Open House Schedule

01
Nov
Sunday, November 1
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
31
Oct
Saturday, October 31
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
30
Oct
Friday, October 30
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT

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!!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

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Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 29, 2026
$899,000
Original listing
Agent: Angela Dahdouh Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Easton
Previous Transaction - MLS #73033423
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 22, 2022
$700,000
MLS #73033423

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $8,732 $678,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,732
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$678,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1955
Living Area 2,652 sq ft
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Crawl Space, Finished
Laundry Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Vinyl, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck - Vinyl
Features Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric 110 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $8,732
Assessed Value $678,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Some Sunroom Skylights Have Broken Seals.the Current Owners Have Never Used The Fireplace; Condition Unknown. One Photo Has Been Virtually Staged.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1955
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,652 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Crawl Space, Finished
Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1955
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Other (See Remarks)

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Vinyl, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck - Vinyl
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station
School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
B
Lyndon K-8 School
0.5 mi | #161 of 352 | Score: 43.3
Improved 32 spots from last year
-14.9 below state avg
524 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of Avila Elementary School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Kilmer K-8 School
0.7 mi | #253 of 352 | Score: 36.0
Dropped 32 spots from last year
-22.2 below state avg
391 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Holy Name Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mozart Elementary School
1.3 mi | #510 of 825 | Score: 44.5
Dropped 236 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
154 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Bates Elementary School
1.6 mi | #626 of 825 | Score: 39.5
Dropped 293 spots from last year
-18.7 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Conley Elementary School
2.1 mi | #775 of 825 | Score: 30.8
Dropped 90 spots from last year
-27.4 below state avg
157 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
2.1 mi
684 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Sacred Heart Elementary School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Italian Home For Children
2.5 mi
Grades PK-09
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
C
Ohrenberger School
1.7 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
4.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.9 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Epiphany School
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
5.2 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
7.0 mi
Irving Middle
2.2 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
5.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Catholic Memorial School
0.2 mi
15 sports • 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Roxbury Latin School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.8 mi | #231 of 346 | Score: 49.5
Improved 97 spots from last year
-8.7 below state avg
739 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
3.2 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 43.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-14.6 below state avg
670 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.2 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
3.4 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students Diverse
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.9 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
4.5 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
4.7 mi | #10 of 25 | Score: 34.9
Improved 350 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
869 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
4.8 mi | #320 of 346 | Score: 32.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
609 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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West Roxbury

5 Dow Road, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132

Listing Information

Listing Agent Angela Dahdouh
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Easton
Office Phone 508-230-2544
Agent MLS ID CN253768
Office MLS ID AN6234
Listing Data Updated Oct 29, 2026 8:03 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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