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!!
Property Details
Price:
$899,000
MLS #:
73596308
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
westroxbury
Listed Date:
Oct 29, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,652
Total Sq Ft:
2,652
Lot Size:
7,405 sqft / 0.17 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1955
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1864
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Below Grade Finished Area
788
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring – Stone/Ceramic Tile
Heating
Baseboard
Laundry Features
Dryer Hookup – Dual, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Exterior Features
Deck – Vinyl, Fenced Yard
Fencing
Fenced
Green Energy Efficient
Other (See Remarks)
Lot Features
Other
Open Parking Spaces
4
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
Deck – Vinyl
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$8,732
Map
Community
- Address5 Dow Road Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02132
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Ashmont Hill / Peabody Square
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Central JP
- Charlestown
- Clam Point
- Doctor’s Row
- Dorchester
- East Boston
- Fairmount Hill
- Forest Hills
- Fort Hill Highland Park
- Frederick Douglas Park South End
- George Wright Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harborview
- Highland
- Holy Name Parish neighborhood
- Hyde Park
- Jeffries Point
- Lower Mills
- Lower Mills and East Milton Square
- Melville Park
- Moss Hill
- Mount Hope
- Nubian Square
- Oak Square
- Oak Square Brighton/Newton Liine
- Orient Heights
- Over The Bridge – Savin Hill
- Peak Hill Neighborhood
- Pondside
- Pondside Jamaica Plain
- Readville
- Roslindale
- Roxbury
- Savin Hill OTB
- Savin Hill/JFK
- South Boston
- South Boston’s City Point
- Thompson Square
- Truman Parkway/ Monahan Park
- Ward 20
- Well Respected Hyde Park Neighborhood Area of Boston.
- West Roxbury
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Nov 03, 2026
399
Single Family Listed
124
Avg DOM
665
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,910,165
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 5 Dow Road Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02132. It is listed for $899,000 and features 5 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,652 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1955. The current price per square foot is $339. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $665. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,910,165. To schedule a showing of MLS#73596308 at 5 Dow Road in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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5 Dow Road
Boston, MA