65 Old Farm Road

Sold 5/8/19

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Last Sold Price

$2,090,000

5 beds5 baths5,800 sqft$360/sqft

65 Old Farm Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.43 acresLot Size

1999Year Built

$360/sq ftPrice per sq ft

5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this stunning contemporary colonial with the BEST floor plan for elegant living and outdoor entertaining. The main entrance features a gracious foyer with soaring ceilings and palladium window. The heart of this home includes a charming living room and spacious family room featuring a fireplace and expansive windows, an open-concept chef's kitchen with granite counters, gas cooktop, island, sliding glass doors and a dining room with butler's pantry. A bedroom with en suite bath and homework...Welcome to this stunning contemporary colonial with the BEST floor plan for elegant living and outdoor entertaining. The main entrance features a gracious foyer with soaring ceilings and palladium window. The heart of this home includes a charming living room and spacious family room featuring a fireplace and expansive windows, an open-concept chef's kitchen with granite counters, gas cooktop, island, sliding glass doors and a dining room with butler's pantry. A bedroom with en suite bath and homework room complete this level. Upstairs features a master suite with grand bath including two vanities, jacuzzi tub and separate double shower. In addition, there are 2 generously-proportioned bedrooms that share a Jack and Jill bath, another bedroom with full bath (and "secret room"), an office with french doors, plus a laundry room. The finished basement features an exercise room, family room w/kitchenette, sauna and full bath. Landscaped yard with custom stonework, pool, hot tub and grill.

Listed by: Gundersheim Group Real Estate • Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
Listed by: Marjory Gundersheim • Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
Listed by: Melanie Gundersheim • Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors

Listing closed: 05/08/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72464678

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Listing Courtesy of Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors, Gundersheim Group Real Estate; Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors, Marjory Gundersheim; Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors, Melanie Gundersheim

Sold By Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Scott Goldsmith

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Property Information for 65 Old Farm Road

Property Details

Taxes: $19,434 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Newton
Area: MA-Newton
Architectural Style: Colonial
Style: Colonial
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces Total: 5

Building Information

Year Built: 1999
Lot Size: 0.43 AC / 18,660 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Current Financing: Cash
Living Area: 5800.0
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Water View: No
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Mem-Spaulding
High School: Newton South

Middle School: Oak Hill
Neighborhood: Oak Hill

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Sump Pump

Num of Baths: 5.0
Num of Full Baths: 5
Num of Half Baths: 0
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
DoorFeatures: French Doors
FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Study, Office, Bathroom, Exercise Room, Play Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, French Doors, Security System
Laundry Features: Second Floor
Primary Bath: Yes
Spa Features: Private
SpaYN: Yes

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio

Fencing: Fenced
Lot Description: Level
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Pool Features: In Ground
Pool Private: Yes
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Attached
Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Marble
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom4 Level: Second

Bedroom 5

Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full
Bedroom5 Level: First

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom2 Level: Second

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom3 Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
Dining Room Level: First

Family Room

Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider
Family Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant
Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
Room Living Room Level: First

Other Room 1

Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting
Room Office Level: Second

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Units: Acres

Disclosures: Original roof has architectural shingles. The source of all representations are from the seller or a public source: broker has not verified same. It is recommended that buyer independently verify all information.

Tax Information

Tax ID: S:82 B:016 L:0021,706315
Assessments: $1,859,700

Book: 28988
Tax Year: 2019
Zoning: SR1

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 5

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Cooling Zones: 3

Complex & Association Information

Association Security: Security System

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
Other Agent Compensation: 1%

Property History for 65 Old Farm Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 8, 2019	Sold MLS PIN #72464678	$2,090,000	—
Mar 19, 2019	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72464678		—
Mar 19, 2019	Contingent MLS PIN #72464678		—
Mar 13, 2019	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72464678	$2,198,000	—
Mar 1, 2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326595349	$1	-66.7% / yr
Aug 19, 1998	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88042509	$949,000	+169.5% / yr
Oct 27, 1997	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88044195	$425,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/08/2019	Sold MLS PIN #72464678	$2,090,000
03/19/2019	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72464678	—
03/19/2019	Contingent MLS PIN #72464678	—
03/13/2019	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72464678	$2,198,000
03/01/2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326595349	$1 -66.7% / yr
08/19/1998	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88042509	$949,000 +169.5% / yr
10/27/1997	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88044195	$425,000

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

Public Records for 65 Old Farm Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,250,400Additions$1,179,000Total$2,429,400

Tax Record2025$23,808 ($1,984 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt4,026 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,026 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,139 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,660 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated1999ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:82 B:016 L:0021

Schools near 65 Old Farm Road

This home is within Newton School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Memorial Spaulding Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.4 mi
8/10	Oak Hill Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.9 mi
10/10	Newton South High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
NR	Solomon Schechter Day School Of Greater Boston	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.5 mi
NR	Solomon Schechter Day School	Private - Nearby school	4 to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Sterling East-Boston Campus	Private - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Memorial Spaulding Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
8/10	Oak Hill Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
10/10	Newton South High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
NR	Solomon Schechter Day School Of Greater Boston PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Solomon Schechter Day School Private4 to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Sterling East-Boston Campus Private7 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 65 Old Farm Road, Newton, MA 02459	$2,090,000	5	5	5,800	18,660
55 Old Farm Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	–	4	3.5	3,058	18,260
73 Old Farm Road, Newton, MA 02459	$2,392,200	6	8	7,434	17,900
842 Dedham Street, Newton, MA 02459	$1,099,000	4	4	4,032	16,479
68 Old Farm Road, Newton, MA 02459	$1,175,000	4	4	3,568	15,301
14 Long Meadow Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	–	3	2.5	2,516	14,000
47 Old Farm Road, Newton, MA 02459	$2,290,000	5	6	5,500	16,560
28 Long Meadow Road, Newton, MA 02459	$1,729,500	5	6	4,627	15,460
28 Long Meadow Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	$2,000,000	4	5	4,627	15,460
76 Old Farm Road, Newton, MA 02459	$850,000	3	3	3,085	13,190
8 Long Meadow Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	$650,000	5	5.5	3,660	17,494
824 Dedham Street, Newton Center, MA 02459	$187,500	3	2	2,676	13,700
41 Old Farm Road, Newton, MA 02459	$3,050,000	6	9	7,983	25,760
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