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Property 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. 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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 65 Shornecliffe Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,500,000
- Taxes: $13,416 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73432054
- Added to Site: 122 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Closet, Storage, Lighting - Overhead, Play Room, Foyer
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Bathroom 1: Half Bathroom, Stone/Ceramic Tile Flooring, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink, 5.75 x 4.08, First, 23 Sq. Ft.
- Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom, Bathroom Double Vanity/Double Sink, T, 10.08 x 5.92, Second, 59 Sq. Ft.
- Bathroom 3: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Floor, 8.17 x 5.92, Second, 48 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Yes, 17.92 x 11.08, Second, 198 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 2: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Lighting - Overhead, 12.08 x 11.33, Second, 136 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 3: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Lighting - Overhead, 11.83 x 11.33, Second, 134 Sq. Ft.
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Hardwood Flooring, French Doors, Exterior Deck, Exterior Access, 24.17 x 11.33, First, 273 Sq. Ft.
- Family Room: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Picture Window(s), French Doors, Recessed Lighting, Window Seat, 22.25 x 11.17, First, 248 Sq. Ft.
- Kitchen: Stone/Ceramic Tile Flooring, Stone/Granite/Solid Countertops, Breakfast Bar/Nook, Exterior Deck, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula, Lighting - Pendant, 15.42 x 11.92, First, 183 Sq. Ft.
- Dining Room: Hardwood Flooring, Chair Rail, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, 11.83 x 11.25, First, 133 Sq. Ft.
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Year Round: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Driving Directions: Waverley Ave to Franklin St to Shornecliffe Rd
School Information
- Elementary School: Underwood/Ward
- Middle School: Bigelow
- High School: Newton North
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Dual
- Cooling Zones: 2
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
- Heating Fuel: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
- Heating Zones: 2
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Connection for Electric Range, Connection for Electric Oven, Connection for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Shingle
- Drive-In Doors: French Doors
- Square Feet: 2,286
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 2,286 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1952
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
- Lot Dimensions: .22
- Frontage: Public
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $656.17
- Tax Amount: $13,416
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: Flower Planters And Pots
- Property ID: S:72 B:031 L:0023, 702882
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Schools
Schools serving 65 Shornecliffe Rd
School District:Newton School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Underwood Elementary School 101 Vernon Street, Newton, MA 02458 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Bigelow Middle School 42 Vernon Street, Newton, MA 02458 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Newton North High School 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460 | 9-12 | 1.5 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 65 Shornecliffe Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/31/2025
Sold
$1,500,000
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MLS
9/17/2025
Listed
$1,500,000
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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.
65 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 02458 (MLS# 73432054) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,500,000 on October 31, 2025. This property was listed by Kathy Halley from our Chestnut Hill - Hammond Office.Want to learn more about 65 Shornecliffe Rd? 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.


