Last Sold Price
4 beds2,846 sqft$682/sqft
106 Farlow Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Description

This custom-built 1916 Cape Cod jewel has long been a coveted and venerated landmark home in Farlow Hill. Twice featured in "House Beautiful", the first time in 1918, this home is sited on a 16,500 sqft lot and features an additional carriage house with potential for ADU, artist’s studio, gym or separate home office. The gracious main hallway is flanked on the left side by a front-to-back living room with large fireplace, and on the right by an elegant and fashionable fireplaced dining room and pantry....This custom-built 1916 Cape Cod jewel has long been a coveted and venerated landmark home in Farlow Hill. Twice featured in "House Beautiful", the first time in 1918, this home is sited on a 16,500 sqft lot and features an additional carriage house with potential for ADU, artist’s studio, gym or separate home office. The gracious main hallway is flanked on the left side by a front-to-back living room with large fireplace, and on the right by an elegant and fashionable fireplaced dining room and pantry. The modern kitchen boasts a Viking stove and stainless appliances, and incorporates a sun-filled breakfast area, leading to a gracious and sizable screened-in porch. Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms (two with fireplaces), 3 baths, a dressing room and laundry. This pristine home offers central air, slate roof, copper-lined gutters, meticulously maintained systems, and an expansive architect-designed teak deck overlooking a private yard. The carriage house completes this fabulous offering!
LISTING CLOSED: 02/24/2026 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Brenda Van der Merwe

    Brenda Van der Merwe

    Listing Agent

    Hammond Residential Real Estate

    P: (617) 731-4644

Property Details for 106 Farlow Road

Status
MLS #
73440881
Days on Market
75
Taxes
$18,719 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1916
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Corner
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Corner, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

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Building Information for 106 Farlow Road

Stories-Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,500 SF

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$11,421 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,861

Property Taxes

$1,560

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Property Information for 106 Farlow Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2846.0
  • Color: Taupe
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
  • Neighborhood: Farlow Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors, Pocket Door, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Pedestal Sink, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom, Sun Room, Mud Room, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Slate, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 266.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 340.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 20.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 270.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 98.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 54.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass,Recessed Lighting,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 60.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Pocket Door
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 10.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 342.0
  • Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 19.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 180.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Vinyl,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 9X7
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 420.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 28.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: The heating system was installed June 2022. Quarterly general preventive treatment by Terminix. Extra supplemental heat in middle back room on second floor. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - NO OPEN HOUSES. See photos,floor plans,video and 3D tour @ www.106Farlow.com/unbranded
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 72035 0017,702936
  • Assessments: $1,910,100
  • Book: 49551
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 106 Farlow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 24, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73440881

$1,940,000
Dec 8, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73440881

$2,049,000
Dec 8, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73440881

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/24/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73440881

$1,940,000
12/08/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73440881

$2,049,000
12/08/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73440881

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 106 Farlow Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,506,400Additions$403,700Total$1,910,100
Tax Record2025$18,719 ($1,560 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,420 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,420 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,345 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916Year Renovated1916ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:035 L:0017

Schools near 106 Farlow Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 106 Farlow Road, Newton, MA 02458
$1,940,000
4
2,846
16,500
$1,580,000
5
4,310
13,132
2
2.5
1,831
18,928
$2,800,000
5
5,130
11,012
$815,000
6
5
6,014
15,921
$2,305,000
4
4,841
12,228

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