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15 Farlow Rd, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458 • Newton Corner
$1,900,000
Est. $11,744/month
6
Beds
5
Baths
6,445
Sq Ft
$295
Price/Sq Ft
0.66
Acres
1904
Year Built
123
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 13, 2018 • MLS# 72395082 Copied!

About this home

This stately Colonial Revival, built in 1904, is sited on a large (0.66 acre) lot in Farlow Hill neighborhood with easy access to Boston, Cambridge, Wellesley. An expansive foyer separates the spacious living and dining rooms with high ceilings, fireplaces, period details. Tiered decks that offer excellent outdoor entertaining space are easily accessible from the kitchen and sunroom off the living room. A stunning staircase leads to a second floor with four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, including a newer master bathroom. The third floor, which is air-conditioned, has two more bedrooms, one bathroom. A paved courtyard separates the house from a 2000 sq. ft. carriage house whose lower level is converted to garage parking for four cars tandem with its entry from Kenrick Street. There is apartment potential for its upper level. Perennial flower beds with hydrangeas, hostas, lilies and springtime flowering trees surround the property. Restaurants, shops, and schools are nearby.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner GAGER PHILIP J
Mailing Address 15 FARLOW RD, NEWTON, MA, 02458

Land Use

Use Code 1010
Description N/A
Zoning SR1
Style Colonial

Tax Information

Assessed Value $3,875,800
Tax Rate $10.91 per $1,000
Base Tax $42,285
CPA Surcharge 2% ($824)
Estimated Annual Tax $43,109

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $1,855,900 $2,019,900 $3,875,800

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Mar 14, 2019 $1,900,000 72331/295

Municipal Context: NEWTON

Median Home Value $1,350,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $13,970
Residential Tax Rate $10.91/1000
CPA Surcharge 2%
County Middlesex
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 11, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1904
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
6,445 sq ft
Total Rooms
13

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,100,000
Final Sale Price: $1,900,000
Difference: $200,000 (-9.5%)
Performance Metrics
90.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
123
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $326
Sale $/sq ft: $295
This property sold for $295 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.5% below the original asking price.

At 123 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$295/sq ft
Area Average
$502/sq ft
Difference
41.2%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

4 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1904
Living Area 6,445 sq ft
Lot Size 0.66 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 13

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 7
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry First Floor
Features Sun Room, Bedroom, Game Room, Office, Foyer

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle, Slate
Features Porch - Screened, Deck, Patio, Barn/stable, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Screened, Deck, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 4
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Garage Faces Side, Barn, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 8

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $23,244
Assessed Value $2,224,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Sun Room, Bedroom, Game Room, Office, Foyer
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1904
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Slate
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Heating Zones: 5
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck, Patio, Barn/Stable, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Screened, Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 4
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Barn, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 7
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

Newton Corner

15 Farlow Rd, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458

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Nearby Schools

School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Newton Country Day School
0.6 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Jackson School
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Dearborn Academy School
1.1 mi
Grades 02-12
Chestnut Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Fessenden School
2.2 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
2.7 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
3.9 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
0.5 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.9 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
2.6 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
2.7 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
3.3 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
4.0 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.4 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton South High School
2.4 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

69.4%
Price Range
48
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73484821
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Currently Listed
Mar 10, 2026
$6,200,000
MLS #73484821 - Active
Sold
Mar 14, 2019
$1,900,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 48
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Listed for Sale
Sep 13, 2018
$1,899,000
Original listing
Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 14, 2026 Sold $6,200,000
Sep 13, 2018 New Listing Added $1,899,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
123 days
Price per Sq Ft
$295

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $23,244 $2,224,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$23,244
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$2,224,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Pauline Ho Bynum
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB901958
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated Mar 14, 2019 2:07 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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