Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,841 sqft
120 Farlow Rd, Newton, MA 02458
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$476/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully maintained c1914 brick & slate roof Colonial Revival-style residence now available! This home seamlessly blends original architectural details with modern amenities, many of which were updated by the current owners. A 1928 "Great Room" addition, boasting 17' cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace, expansive windows, and terra cotta tile floor, is one of several distinctive, gracious, and inviting rooms this generous home has to offer. Settle in to the renovated kitchen, with a marvelous...Beautifully maintained c1914 brick & slate roof Colonial Revival-style residence now available! This home seamlessly blends original architectural details with modern amenities, many of which were updated by the current owners. A 1928 "Great Room" addition, boasting 17' cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace, expansive windows, and terra cotta tile floor, is one of several distinctive, gracious, and inviting rooms this generous home has to offer. Settle in to the renovated kitchen, with a marvelous breakfast nook, access to a mud room with custom cabinetry and a serene back patio/yard. Or, head downstairs to the finished walk-out lower level, which can easily be made in to an au-pair or guest suite. The second floor has exceptionally-proportioned bedrooms which offer seasonal Boston skyline views. Multiple-zone hydro-air, radiant heating, central A/C, a 2-car garage, irrigation, and a security system round out this magnificent Newton home. Stop by this weekend for the first showings!
  • Listed by: Melissa R. Deland • Deland Real Estate, LLC
Listing closed: 07/12/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72500110

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 120 Farlow Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $21,683 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Corner
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Corner, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,228 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4841.0
  • Color: Red
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet, Cable Hookup, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Pendant, Play Room, Office, 3/4 Bath, Home Office, Mud Room, Bonus Room, Laundry Chute
  • Interior Features: Laundry Chute, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • View: City View(s), City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 247.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 19.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 330.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 22.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 522.0
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access,Lighting - Pendant
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 29.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 168.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 130.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: Main
  • Room Office Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Showings begin at the first open houses on May 18-19.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:72 B:035 L:0015,702934
  • Assessments: $2,074,900
  • Book: 65827
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 120 Farlow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 12, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72500110

$2,305,000
May 18, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72500110

May 15, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72500110

$2,190,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/12/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72500110

$2,305,000
05/18/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72500110

05/15/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72500110

$2,190,000

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

Public Records for 120 Farlow Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,416,500Additions$1,303,600Total$2,720,100
Tax Record2025$26,657 ($2,221 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,131 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,131 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt877 SqFtStories3Lot Size12,228 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:035 L:0015

Schools near 120 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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This home: 120 Farlow Road, Newton, MA 02458
$2,305,000
4
4,841
12,228
$2,150,000
4
3,908
$1,580,000
5
4,310
13,132
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