96 Shornecliffe Road

Sold 5/9/25

Last Sold Price

$2,200,000

7 beds4 baths4,036 sqft$545/sqft

96 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Description

Stunning Victorian residence beautifully sited high atop Farlow Hill. This is an extraordinary example of Victorian-style architecture that has been carefully renovated to preserve the original detail. The first floor features a magnificent entry foyer with sweeping staircase, a large living room with wood-burning fireplace, a gracious dining room, and a spectacular kitchen with high-end stainless appliances, custom mill work, ample storage, a breakfast nook, and a scullery area with prep sink and...Stunning Victorian residence beautifully sited high atop Farlow Hill. This is an extraordinary example of Victorian-style architecture that has been carefully renovated to preserve the original detail. The first floor features a magnificent entry foyer with sweeping staircase, a large living room with wood-burning fireplace, a gracious dining room, and a spectacular kitchen with high-end stainless appliances, custom mill work, ample storage, a breakfast nook, and a scullery area with prep sink and laundry. There is also an adjoining family room with a fireplace and access to the spacious deck. On the second level there are four generously sized bedrooms including a primary with a sitting room and bathroom. The third floor has three large rooms and a full bathroom, ideal for office, playroom and guests. High ceilings, gorgeous views, and beautiful light throughout. All this located in a coveted location minutes to downtown Boston, highly desired schools, and shops. Don't miss this one!

LISTING CLOSED: 05/09/2025 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

Kathy Krongel
Alternative Listing Agent
Hammond Residential Real Estate
P: (617) 731-4644
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Listed by Krongel & Paul • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 96 Shornecliffe Road

Status

Sold

MLS #

73341647

Days on Market

Taxes

$21,031 / year

HOA Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Single Family / Detached

Year Built

1905

County

Middlesex County

Town

Newton

Area

MA-Newton

Architectural Style

Victorian

Style

Victorian

Garage Spaces

Parking Spaces Total

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Building Information for 96 Shornecliffe Road

Stories-Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,797 SF

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$12,935 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,182

Property Taxes

$1,753

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Property Information for 96 Shornecliffe Road

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, University

Current Financing: Cash
Living Area: 4036.0
Color: cream
SqFt with Basement: No
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Underwood
High School: Nnhs

Middle School: Bigelow
Neighborhood: Farlow Hill

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Basement Features: Interior Access, Bulkhead

Num of Baths: 4.0
Num of Full Baths: 3
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 3
Flooring: Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Home Office, Play Room, Bedroom, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, Security System
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Primary Bath: Yes
SpaYN: No
Window Features: Storm Window(s)

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Porch, Deck
Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
View: Scenic View(s)
View: Yes

Parking Features

Attached Garage: No
Carport: Yes

Covered Spaces: .00
Garage: No
Garage Parking: Carport, Off-Street
Parking Features: Carport, Off-Street
Parking Features: Off-Street

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Dressing Room

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 120.0
Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 10.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 169.0
Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 13.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 210.0
Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 14.0

Bedroom 5

Bedroom5 Area: 195.0
Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bedroom5 Width: 15.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink
Bathroom2 Level: Second

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 266.0
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Length: 19.0
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 14.0

Family Room

Family Room Area: 255.0
Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Length: 15.0
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Width: 17.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 432.0
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Kitchen Length: 27.0
Kitchen Level: Main,First
Kitchen Width: 16.0

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 304.0
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Room Living Room Length: 19.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 16.0

Other Room 1

Room Office Area: 156.0
Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Room Office Length: 13.0
Room Office Level: Third
Room Office Width: 12.0

Property Information

Property Info

Year Round: Yes
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet

WARRANTY: No
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public
Disclosures: Provided by seller: Front roof replaced 2024/Back roof 2005/Air conditioning 2016/Furnace and hot water 2021

Tax Information

Tax ID: S:72 B:034 L:0005,702916
Assessments: $2,065,900

Book: 20496
Tax Year: 2023
Zoning: SR1

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 7

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Stone
Cooling Zones: 2

Heat Zones: 1

Complex & Association Information

Association Security: Security System
Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2

Property History for 96 Shornecliffe Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 9, 2025	Sold MLS PIN #73341647	$2,200,000	—
Mar 17, 2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73341647		—
Mar 17, 2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73341647		—
Mar 5, 2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73341647	$2,150,000	—
Apr 19, 1990	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88051949	$535,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/09/2025	Sold MLS PIN #73341647	$2,200,000
03/17/2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73341647	—
03/17/2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73341647	—
03/05/2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73341647	$2,150,000
04/19/1990	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88051949	$535,000

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

Public Records for 96 Shornecliffe Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,449,500Additions$890,200Total$2,339,700

Tax Record2025$22,929 ($1,911 / month)

Home Facts

Beds7Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,036 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,036 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,653 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,797 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905Year Renovated1905ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:034 L:0005

Schools near 96 Shornecliffe Road

This home is within Newton School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Underwood Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
9/10	Bigelow Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.4 mi
10/10	Newton North High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi
NR	Mt Alvernia High School	Private - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Newton Country Day School	Private - Nearby school	5 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Mount Alvernia Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Underwood Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
9/10	Bigelow Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
10/10	Newton North High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 mi
NR	Mt Alvernia High School Private7 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Newton Country Day School Private5 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Mount Alvernia Academy PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.7 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: 96 Shornecliffe Road, Newton, MA 02458	$2,200,000	7	4	4,036	13,797
106 Shornecliffe Road, Newton, MA 02458	–	6	3.5	3,812	12,533
160 Franklin Street, Newton, MA 02458	$150,000	4	3.5	3,812	15,005
25 Beechcroft Road, Newton, MA 02458	$2,350,000	4	3	3,473	20,742
11 Beechcroft Road, Newton, MA 02458	$775,000	5	5	–	–
180 Franklin Street, Newton, MA 02458	$3,450,000	6	7	6,436	28,012
33 Beechcroft Road, Unit 37, Newton, MA 02458	$1,900,000	7	6	5,076	25,174
114 Shornecliffe Road, Newton, MA 02458	$2,875,000	5	5	7,351	17,859
37 Beechcroft Road, Newton, MA 02458	$1,875,000	7	5	4,028	25,174
115 Shornecliffe Road, Newton, MA 02458	–	5	3.5	4,485	18,230
169 Franklin Street, Newton, MA 02458	$515,000	5	5.5	4,369	12,130
20 Beechcroft Road, Newton, MA 02458	$1,655,000	6	4	3,713	11,105
151 Franklin Street, Newton, MA 02458	$1,592,650	6	4	5,760	15,339
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