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Property Description
This custom-built 1916 Cape Cod jewel has long been a coveted and venerated landmark home in Farlow Hill. Twice featured in "House Beautiful", the first time in 1918, this home is sited on a 16,500 sqft lot and features an additional carriage house with potential for ADU, artist's studio, gym or separate home office. The gracious main hallway is flanked on the left side by a front-to-back living room with large fireplace, and on the right by an elegant and fashionable fireplaced dining room and pantry. The modern kitchen boasts a Viking stove and stainless appliances, and incorporates a sun-filled breakfast area, leading to a gracious and sizable screened-in porch. Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms (two with fireplaces), 3 baths, a dressing room and laundry. This pristine home offers central air, slate roof, copper-lined gutters, meticulously maintained systems, and an expansive architect-designed teak deck overlooking a private yard. The carriage house completes this fabulous offering!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 106 Farlow Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,940,000
- Taxes: $18,719 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73440881
- Added to Site: 149 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Pedestal Sink, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom, Sun Room, Mud Room, Internet Available - Broadband
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 3
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Bathroom 1: Full Bathroom, Tiled Bathroom with Shower Stall, Tiled Bathroom with Tub, Stone/Ceramic Tile Flooring, J, 7.00 x 14.00, Second, 98 Sq. Ft.
- Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom, Tiled Bathroom with Shower Stall, Sto, 6.00 x 9.00, Second, 54 Sq. Ft.
- Bathroom 3: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stal, 6.00 x 10.00, Second, 60 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Yes, 14.00 x 19.00, Second, 266 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 2: Full Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Flooring, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Dec, 17.00 x 20.00, Second, 340 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 3: Walk-In Closet(s), Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead, 12.00 x 12.00, Second, 144 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 4: Closet, Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, Wall-to-Wall Carpet, High-Speed Internet Hookup, 18.00 x 15.00, Second, 270 Sq. Ft.
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Coffered Ceiling(s), Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, 15.00 x 28.00, First, 420 Sq. Ft.
- Kitchen: Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Vinyl Flooring, Stone/Granite/Solid Countertops, Kitchen Island, High-Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, 15.00 x 12.00, First, 180 Sq. Ft.
- Dining Room: Coffered Ceiling(s), Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, 18.00 x 19.00, First, 342 Sq. Ft.
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Second Floor
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security System
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens
- Color: Taupe
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Location
- Area: Newton Corner
- County: Middlesex
- Subdivision: Farlow Hill
- Driving Directions: Waverley Ave to Farlow Road
School Information
- Elementary School: Underwood
- Middle School: Bigelow
- High School: North
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Cooling Zones: 2
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Zones: 1
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
- Roof: Slate, Rubber
- Drive-In Doors: French Doors, Pocket Door, Storm Door(s)
- Square Feet: 2,846
- Sq. Ft. Source: Measured
- Living Area: 2,846 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1916
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.38
- Lot Dimensions: .38
- Frontage: Public
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $681.66
- Tax Amount: $18,719
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: Dining Room Light Fixture.
- Disclosures/Rstr.: The heating system was installed June 2022. Quarterly general preventive treatment by Terminix. Extra supplemental heat in middle back room on second floor. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - NO OPEN HOUSES. See photos, floor plans, video and 3D tour @ www.106Farlow.com/unbranded
- Property ID: 72035 0017, 702936
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Schools
Schools serving 106 Farlow Rd
School District:Newton School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ward Elementary School 10 Dolphin Rd, Newton, MA 02459 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Underwood Elementary School 101 Vernon Street, Newton, MA 02458 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Bigelow Middle School 42 Vernon Street, Newton, MA 02458 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Newton North High School 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 106 Farlow Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/24/2026
Sold
$1,940,000
-5.32%
MLS
11/18/2025
Price Reduced
$2,049,000
-4.7%
MLS
10/08/2025
Listed
$2,150,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
106 Farlow Road, Newton, MA 02458 (MLS# 73440881) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,940,000 on February 24, 2026. This property was listed by Brenda van der Merwe from our Chestnut Hill - Hammond Office.Want to learn more about 106 Farlow Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Newton? You can browse all Newton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


