Last Sold Price
7 beds4,565 sqft$333/sqft
79 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Description

Farlow Hill-turn of the century gracious, slate roof Colonial set on a professionally landscaped lot w/ mature plantings & stone patio. Period architectural details including turned staircase, crown & dentil moldings, beamed ceilings, wainscotting, built-ins, eyebrow windows, french doors & 4 fireplaces. Charming, generously proportioned entertainment sized rooms. Exceptional third floor spaces. Lower level offers au pair or office potential. 2 car gar. Convenient to major routes & public trans.Farlow Hill-turn of the century gracious, slate roof Colonial set on a professionally landscaped lot w/ mature plantings & stone patio. Period architectural details including turned staircase, crown & dentil moldings, beamed ceilings, wainscotting, built-ins, eyebrow windows, french doors & 4 fireplaces. Charming, generously proportioned entertainment sized rooms. Exceptional third floor spaces. Lower level offers au pair or office potential. 2 car gar. Convenient to major routes & public trans.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/30/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Shelley Barron • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 79 Shornecliffe Road

Status
MLS #
71536558
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$14,452 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1901
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

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Building Information for 79 Shornecliffe Road

Stories-Year Built1901Building Size-Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,600 SF

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$8,920 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,716

Property Taxes

$1,204

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 79 Shornecliffe Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4565.0
  • Color: Cream
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood
  • High School: Nnhs
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, 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: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Sun Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Inlaw Apt.
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 336.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 28.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Cedar Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet - Linen,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 308.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 22.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 240.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 312.0
  • Family Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 26.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 225.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 378.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 27.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 702883
  • Assessments: $1,257,800
  • Book: 72031
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 4
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 79 Shornecliffe Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 30, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #367372532

$1,518,000
Aug 30, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71536558

$1,518,000
Jun 10, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71536558

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/30/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #367372532

$1,518,000
08/30/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71536558

$1,518,000
06/10/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71536558

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

Public Records for 79 Shornecliffe Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,592,600Additions$1,682,500Total$3,275,100
Tax Record2025$32,096 ($2,675 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths6Total Finished SqFt4,766 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,766 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt875 SqFtStories3Lot Size20,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1901Year Renovated1901ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:031 L:0024

Schools near 79 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: 79 Shornecliffe Road, Newton, MA 02458
$1,518,000
7
4,565
20,600
$515,000
5
5.5
4,369
12,130
$172,000
4
2.5
3,270
8,420
$1,585,260
4
2,186
8,430
$1,500,000
3
2,286
9,492
3
1,620
9,034

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