Last Sold Price
3 beds2,286 sqft$656/sqft
65 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Description

Back on market due to previous buyer's loss of financing. Beautiful gardens and an elegant brick walkway welcome you home to this wonderful 3-bedroom Colonial in Newton’s desirable Farlow Hill neighborhood! The first floor features a cheerful updated kitchen, formal dining room, front-to-back living room with fireplace and French doors, bright family room w/skylights and built-ins, and half bath. There is a large deck off the kitchen and living room that offers serene views and is ideal for entertaining....Back on market due to previous buyer's loss of financing. Beautiful gardens and an elegant brick walkway welcome you home to this wonderful 3-bedroom Colonial in Newton’s desirable Farlow Hill neighborhood! The first floor features a cheerful updated kitchen, formal dining room, front-to-back living room with fireplace and French doors, bright family room w/skylights and built-ins, and half bath. There is a large deck off the kitchen and living room that offers serene views and is ideal for entertaining. Second floor features primary bedroom with ensuite bath, walk-in closet and second closet. This floor also has 2 additional bedrooms and family bathroom. Lower level has finished playroom, laundry area, ample storage, and walk-out backyard access. Enjoy central air, hardwood floors, one-car garage plus driveway parking, brick patio, and grassy rear yard. Convenient to Bigelow Middle School and several parks. Easy access to commuter routes and Express Bus to Cambridge and Boston. A gem!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/31/2025 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Kathy Halley

    Kathy Halley

    Listing Agent

    Hammond Residential Real Estate

    P: (617) 731-4644

Property Details for 65 Shornecliffe Road

Status
MLS #
73432054
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$13,416 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1952
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,500,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

99.4%

[Newton, MA]

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Kathy Halley

Sold By Compass, Leena Agnihotri

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Building Information for 65 Shornecliffe Road

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,492 SF

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$8,742 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,624

Property Taxes

$1,118

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 65 Shornecliffe Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Golf Course, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 2286.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: 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, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Storage, Lighting - Overhead, Play Room, Foyer
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 198.576388888
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.916666666
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.083333333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 136.944444444
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.083333333
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.333333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 134.111111111
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.833333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.333333333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 23.479166666
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.75
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.083333333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 59.659722222
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.083333333
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.916666666
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 48.319444444
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.166666666
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.916666666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 133.125
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 11.833333333
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.25
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 248.458333333
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Recessed Lighting,Window Seat
  • Family Room Length: 22.25
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 11.166666666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 183.715277777
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Peninsula,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 15.416666666
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.916666666
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 273.888888888
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.166666666
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.333333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:72 B:031 L:0023,702882
  • Assessments: $1,369,000
  • Book: 71319
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 65 Shornecliffe Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73432054

$1,500,000
Sep 30, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73432054

Sep 30, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73432054

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73432054

$1,500,000
09/30/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73432054

09/30/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73432054

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

Public Records for 65 Shornecliffe Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,273,100Additions$95,900Total$1,369,000
Tax Record2025$13,416 ($1,118 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,928 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,928 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt996 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,492 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:031 L:0023

Schools near 65 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: 65 Shornecliffe Road, Newton, MA 02458
$1,500,000
3
2,286
9,492
$1
4
2
1,764
$1,363,700
5
2,992
9,100
$1,585,260
4
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8,430
$910,000
6
3,091
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7
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20,600

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