Last Sold Price
6 beds4,370 sqft$624/sqft
40 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Description

Prominently set on Farlow Hill, this stunning Colonial Revival style residence has been extensively renovated while preserving its original charm. The magnificent foyer opens to a grand first floor with high ceilings, original moldings, living room with fireplace, family room with fireplace, beautiful dining room with custom moldings, and spectacular chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, fabulous island, granite countertops, and custom cabinets. An elegant staircase, with a lovely stained-glass...Prominently set on Farlow Hill, this stunning Colonial Revival style residence has been extensively renovated while preserving its original charm. The magnificent foyer opens to a grand first floor with high ceilings, original moldings, living room with fireplace, family room with fireplace, beautiful dining room with custom moldings, and spectacular chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, fabulous island, granite countertops, and custom cabinets. An elegant staircase, with a lovely stained-glass window, leads to the second floor with a decadent primary bedroom suite with a spa-like bathroom, dressing room, and walk-in closet. There are two other bedrooms, office, and full bathroom on this level. The third floor has three bedrooms and bathroom. The refinished basement has a game room and a media room with bar, each with built-ins. This home has a wraparound porch, updated gas systems, AC, newer roof, two-car garage, and hardwood. Convenient to major routes and Newton Centre.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/06/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 40 Shornecliffe Road

Status
MLS #
73206339
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$20,369 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1897
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Shingle, Colonial Revival
Style
Shingle, Colonial Revival
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Sold By Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team, The Sarkis Team

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Building Information for 40 Shornecliffe Road

Stories-Year Built1897Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,815 SF

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$15,548 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,851

Property Taxes

$1,697

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 40 Shornecliffe Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 4370.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward/Underwood
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
  • Neighborhood: Farlow Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Office, Bedroom, Bathroom
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Porch, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Parking Features: Detached
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Double Vanity
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 162.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 240.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 368.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 23.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 224.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 84.0
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 7.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:72 B:033 L:0004,702899
  • Assessments: $2,087,000
  • Book: 62046
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 40 Shornecliffe Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 6, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73206339

$2,725,000
Mar 28, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73206339

Mar 28, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73206339

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/06/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73206339

$2,725,000
03/28/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73206339

03/28/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73206339

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

Public Records for 40 Shornecliffe Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,279,700Additions$869,900Total$2,149,600
Tax Record2025$21,066 ($1,756 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,034 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,034 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,556 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,815 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1897Year Renovated1897ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:033 L:0004

Schools near 40 Shornecliffe Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Mt Alvernia High School
Private7 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: 40 Shornecliffe Road, Newton, MA 02458
$2,725,000
6
4,370
10,815
$873,000
3
2,172
10,683
$554,500
3
1,785
7,013
$1,225,000
4
3,471
12,514
3
2.5
1,984
8,290
5
2.5
2,040
7,292

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