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17 Bowker Road

Waltham, MA 02453

Name: Open House: 11:30am-1:30pm
Start: 2024-11-10T11:30:00
End: 2024-11-10T13:30:00
Location: 17 Bowker Road

6 beds
3 baths
4,789 sqft
14,675 sqft lot
$277 per sqft
1856 build
– on site

Warrendale's Finest! The Bowker House! Beauty, charm, history and elegance abound in this magnificent Victorian Home in the heart of Warrendale! This gracious home affords 5 fireplaces, pocket doors, french doors, bevelled-blown glass windows, stained glass windows, crown moldings, 9 foot ceilings and a myriad of period charm while having been lovingly maintained and meticulously updated. There are 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths. An amazing full house length rear porch overlooking a generous yard. Newer heating and central air. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, oversized built-in refrigerator, cherry cabinets and granite countertops. Generous foyer entry with oversized stairway and original stained glass window. The home has an in-law apartment with ample space, kitchenette, full bath and separate entrance. Perfect for an aupair, media room, guests, teenagers or extended family. All located in a prime convenient location with easy access to transportation, parks & schools!

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Glenna Gelineau / Gelineau & Associates, R.E.

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Nov 8, 2024 •

MLS# 73307869 —

The Building

Year Built:

1856
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Porch
Door Features:

Storm Door(s)
Window Features:

Window(s) - Stained Glass
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Security Features:

Security System
Building Area Total:

4789
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

11
Interior Features:

Cable Hookup
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding, Pocket Door
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Crown Molding
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Crown Molding
Office Level:

Second
Office Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

5
Fireplace Features:

Dining Room
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4789
Living Room Area:

272
Living Room Length:

17
Living Room Width:

16
Kitchen Area:

182
Kitchen Length:

14
Kitchen Width:

13
Dining Room Area:

260
Dining Room Length:

20
Dining Room Width:

13
Family Room Area:

350
Family Room Length:

25
Family Room Width:

14
Office Area:

81
Office Length:

9
Office Width:

9
Bedroom 2 Area:

195
Bedroom 3 Area:

182
Bedroom 2 Length:

15
Bedroom 2 Width:

13
Bedroom 3 Length:

14
Bedroom 3 Width:

13
Bedroom 4 Area:

168
Bedroom 4 Length:

14
Bedroom 4 Width:

12
Bedroom 5 Area:

154
Bedroom 5 Length:

14
Bedroom 5 Width:

11
Master Bedroom Area:

195
Master Bedroom Length:

15
Master Bedroom Width:

13

Location

Directions:

Main Street to Bowker Road
Latitude:

42.376672
Longitude:

-71.213706

The Property

Parcel Number:

837672
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.34
Lot Size SqFt:

14675
Lot Size Acres:

0.34
Zoning:

RES
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

0013
Tax Block:

011
Tax Map Number:

062
Tax Book Number:

46042
Tax Annual Amount:

8715.52
Tax Assessed Value:

1116100

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third
Bedroom 5 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3
Bathroom 1 Level:

Basement
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup
Bathroom 2 Level:

First
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Skylight, Flooring - Vinyl
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Lighting - Sconce
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Green Energy Efficient:

Thermostat

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Fitzgerald
Middle Or Junior School:

Mcdevitt
High School:

Whs

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Warrendale
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

5
Parking Features:

Off Street

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,329,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$7,116
Taxes	$726
Insurance	$365
Utilities	$413 See report
Total	$8,620/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/30/24 Oct 30, 2024	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$1,329,000	85.9% (4.5% / YR)
9/7/05 Sep 7, 2005		MLSPIN	$715,000

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This house located in Bleachery, Waltham, MA 02453 is currently for sale for $1,329,000. 17 Bowker Road is a 4,789 square foot house with 6 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 22 days. 17 Bowker Road is in the Bleachery neighborhood of Waltham and has a WalkScore® of 56, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Waltham Senior High School, Mcdevitt Middle School, and Fitzgerald Elementary School.

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