Last Sold Price
4 beds3,835 sqft$548/sqft
55 Farlow Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Description

Farlow Hill: This beautiful English country home is filled with charm, elegance & natural light. The graceful entry takes you to a large sun drenched living room with fireplace. French doors open to a sunny office/playroom. A cozy den sits off the entrance hallway. The well-designed kitchen features a breakfast room that looks out on approximately 1/3 acre of mature trees and newer plantings. These views are shared by the adjacent formal dining room and by the expansive redesigned deck. A stunning...Farlow Hill: This beautiful English country home is filled with charm, elegance & natural light. The graceful entry takes you to a large sun drenched living room with fireplace. French doors open to a sunny office/playroom. A cozy den sits off the entrance hallway. The well-designed kitchen features a breakfast room that looks out on approximately 1/3 acre of mature trees and newer plantings. These views are shared by the adjacent formal dining room and by the expansive redesigned deck. A stunning curved staircase leads to the second floor which includes the main bedroom suite with private bath and walk in closet. The third floor has two additional bedrooms, several skylights and abundant storage space. The lower level offers a large family room/office/au pair with separate entrance and bathroom, a garden room, workshop and storage. Set on a gas-lit road of historic homes, this lovely, well maintained house has easy access to the Mass Pike, local shops, restaurants, and parks.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/23/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 55 Farlow Road

Status
MLS #
72825560
Days on Market
9
Taxes
$16,405 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1923
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Corner
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Corner, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Other (See Remarks)
Style
Colonial, Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Beverly Berman

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Building Information for 55 Farlow Road

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,275 SF

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$12,041 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,674

Property Taxes

$1,367

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Farlow Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3835.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood/Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Entry Hall, Sun Room, Study, Foyer, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Dressing Room
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet - Double
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Skylight,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
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 Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Deck - Exterior,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Slider
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Deck - Exterior,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Deck - Exterior,Slider,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Third floor bathroom not functioning. Shower in basement not functioning. Lawn irrigation system functionality not known. Elementary School Buffer Zone. See sellers list of improvements,exclusions and disclosures.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:72 B:037 L:0005,702951
  • Assessments: $1,524,600
  • Book: 20009
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 6
  • 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 55 Farlow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 23, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72825560

$2,100,000
May 6, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72825560

May 6, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72825560

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/23/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72825560

$2,100,000
05/06/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72825560

05/06/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72825560

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

Public Records for 55 Farlow Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,503,400Additions$518,000Total$2,021,400
Tax Record2025$19,810 ($1,651 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,852 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,852 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,364 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,275 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923Year Renovated1923ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:037 L:0005

Schools near 55 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.

Newton
Newton
An exclusive enclave of elegant estates. For generations, this historic town has been an exclusive enclave and remains one of Boston’s most desirable places to live. Newton is filled with luxurious estates cradled by lush greenery, and is surrounded by fine dining and shopping.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 55 Farlow Road, Newton, MA 02458
$2,100,000
4
3,835
14,275
$1,938,000
4
5,420
20,990
5
4,191
42,255
$430,000
4
2,400
14,290
$1,600,000
6
4,498
29,139
$1,167,500
6
3,200
14,800

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