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42 Bow Rd, Newton, MA, 02459

5beds
7baths
7,523sqft
$3,498,000
$465price/sqft
$22,669/moest. monthly cost
$906,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

This exceptional new construction is just 8/10 of a mile from Newton Centre's train & shops and 1/10 mile to Bowen Elementary/ playground. Welcoming bright foyer leads to spacious dining room connecting to gourmet kitchen with Miele high end appliances, custom cabinets, large pantry and oversized waterfall quartz island! Formal living room has water pipes below floor - if first floor bedroom suite needed, conversion could be done. Fireplaced family room has coffered ceilings and custom shelving. This five bedroom home, all with en suite baths has to be seen to be appreciated. Primary suite has double walk in closets, fireplace and spa-like bathroom w/ radiant heated floors. Basement has separate entrance along w/ a full bed/bath, another half bath, second laundry room, a gym and huge great room. Finished 3rd floor has huge space for add'l playroom/office. Large patio and 12K+ sq ft yd. Home set back from street allowing for a sanctuary feel. Highly rated schools and easy to show!

Getting Around

38
WalkingCar-Dependent
48
TransitSome Transit
35
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Bowen Elementary SchoolGrades K-50.1 mi
8/10
Oak Hill Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.8 mi
10/10
Newton South High SchoolGrades 9-120.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2025

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Flooring - Hardwood,Second Floor

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Finished,Interior Entry

Bathroom1

  • Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Level: First

Bathroom2

  • Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Level: Second

Bathroom3

  • Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Level: Second

Bedroom2

  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Level: Second

Bedroom3

  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Level: Second

Bedroom4

  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Level: Second

Bedroom5

  • Features: Recessed Lighting
  • Level: Basement

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 7
  • Full bathrooms: 5
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Level: First

Family Room

  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Level: First

Features

  • Recessed Lighting,Bonus Room,Exercise Room,Great Room
  • Flooring: Wood,Tile,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Family Room,Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 1,996
  • Finished area above ground: 5,527

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central,Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 7,523
  • Total interior livable area: 7,523 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Lighting - Overhead
  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Level: First

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Yes

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Level: Second

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 701459
  • Zoning: SR3

Features

  • Patio & porch: Patio
  • Exterior features: Patio,Sprinkler System

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.28 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Attached,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $17,687$212,244
Home Insurance *$671$8,052
Property Taxes $2,828$33,936
Electricity $1,483$17,801
Total$22,669$272,028
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$777,222/yr
40% on housing$680,070/yr
45% on housing$604,506/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$465This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02459$612
Middlesex County$437

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02459$585
Middlesex County$413

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-13Price change$3,724,999
2026-04-30Listed for sale$3,725,000
2026-04-29Listing removed$3,725,000
2026-03-18Price change$3,725,000
2026-01-30Listed for sale$3,985,000
2026-01-21Listing removed$3,985,000
2025-11-13Price change$3,985,000
2025-10-10Price change$4,175,000
2025-09-04Listed for sale$4,350,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMaura Cutting
BrokerageCharlesgate Realty Group LLC

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