5 Dow Rd, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132 • West Roxbury
$700,000
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,652
Sq Ft
$264
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1955
Year Built
2
Parking
52
Days on Market
Sold 2022 Listed Sep 7, 2022 • MLS# 73033423 Copied! • Updated Nov 23, 2022

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $749,000
Final Sale Price: $700,000
Difference: $49,000 (-6.5%)
Performance Metrics
93.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
52
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $282
Sale $/sq ft: $264
This property sold for $264 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.5% below the original asking price.

The property spent 52 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 12 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$264/sq ft
Area Median
$435/sq ft
Difference
39.3%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Spacious 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, single family home on dead-end street with a large backyard and off-street parking and down the street from a big park. The 1st floor has traditional layout with eat-in kitchen, living room with fireplace and a bonus sun-filled family room currently used as a dining room. Two bedrooms and a bathroom complete the first floor. Three additional spacious bedrooms, a laundry area and a bathroom complete the second floor. The finished basement includes an additional laundry room, half bath, recreation room/play room and extra storage with direct exterior access to the spacious backyard with detached shed and mature perennial gardens. Newer heating system. 2 off street parking spaces. Don’t miss out on making this house your HOME!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

22.1%
Price Range
51
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73596308
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 29, 2026
$899,000
MLS #73596308 - Active
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Sold
Nov 22, 2022
$700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 51
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Listed for Sale
Sep 7, 2022
$700,000
Original listing
Agent: Rogerio Rodriguez Office: Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $6,288 $577,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,288
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$577,900

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, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry Dryer Hookup - Dual, Second Floor
Features Lighting - Overhead

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric 110 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $6,288
Assessed Value $577,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Some Sun-room Skylights Have Broken Seals.
Exclusions Personal Belongings, Acs & Freezer In Basement Not Included In Sale.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Buyer to do do diligence. Total SQ FT includes more than 788 sq.ft. in basement
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 51 days

Property Overview

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

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Dual, Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, 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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Neighborhood

West Roxbury

5 Dow Rd, Boston MA 02132

Boston, MA 02132

Listing Information

Listing Agent Rogerio Rodriguez
Listing Office Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-522-2200
Agent MLS ID CN207458
Office MLS ID AN1594
Listing Data Updated Nov 23, 2022 7:55 AM EST
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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