OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2012 for $1.6M

$3,253,256

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,152/mo

•

3,492

sq ft

125 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 02458

About this home

Classic brick Georgian in Farlow Hill Estate area by architect Ralph C. Henry and showcased in THE ARCHITECTURAL FORUM. The house is light and airy with 9 1/2 ft. ceilings, intricate moldings, columns and french doors with brass fittings. A circular dining room with leaded glass windows overlooks the lush private yard. The kitchen is newer with custom white cabinetry, center island, Viking and Subzero appliances and honed granite. A two car brick and slate garage completes the property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

0.49 acresLot Size

$932Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mary Cosgrove • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Mary Lewitt • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71434516

Redfin Estimate

$3,253,256

$1.6M since sold in November 2012$65K since October

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This home's estimate is 61.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.02M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,910,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths4,132 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,725,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,870,000
C
6 beds3.5 baths3,137 sq ft
90 Hull St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,000,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths2,686 sq ft
34 Converse Ave, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD NOV 24, 2025
$1,675,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,452 sq ft
655 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$1,940,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,846 sq ft
106 Farlow Rd, Newton, MA 02458

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Market trends in 02458, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.0%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$22K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

5 days MoM

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9 MoM

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$2,395,000
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$899,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,378 sq ft
22-24 Middle St #3, Newton, MA 02458
$1,399,000
5 beds2.5 baths2,597 sq ft
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$1,088,000
3 beds2 baths1,960 sq ft
103 Newtonville Ave #103, Newton, MA 02458
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Sale history for 125 Shornecliffe Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71434516

Nov 15, 2012

Sold

$1,675,000

$480/sq ft

Sep 18, 2012

Contingent

—

Sep 13, 2012

Listed

$1,695,000

$485/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 5, 1998

Sold

$722,440

$207/sq ft

MLS PIN #50484179

Jan 5, 1998

Sold

$1,197,437

$343/sq ft

Nov 12, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Sep 24, 1997

Listed

$1,225,000

$351/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$28,156 (+3.8%)

$1,689,000 + $1,216,700

$2,905,700

2025

$27,120 (+3.4%)

$1,608,600 + $1,158,700

$2,767,300

2024

$26,222 (+4.4%)

$1,561,700 + $1,125,000

$2,686,700

2023

$25,125 (+4.5%)

$1,227,100 + $1,241,000

$2,468,100

2022

$24,041 (+3.6%)

$1,136,200 + $1,149,100

$2,285,300

2021

$23,197 (+3.1%)

$1,071,900 + $1,084,000

$2,155,900

2020

$22,508 (+2.9%)

$1,071,900 + $1,084,000

$2,155,900

2019

$21,873 (+3.6%)

$1,040,700 + $1,052,400

$2,093,100

2018

$21,121 (+3.1%)

$929,700 + $1,022,300

$1,952,000

2017

$20,477 (+4.6%)

$877,100 + $964,400

$1,841,500

2016

$19,585 (+4.9%)

$819,700 + $901,300

$1,721,000

2015

$18,674 (+3.3%)

$766,100 + $842,300

$1,608,400

2014

$18,085 (+25.9%)

$699,600 + $792,600

$1,492,200

2013

$14,367 (+2.9%)

$699,600 + $550,800

$1,250,400

2012

$13,967 (+3.1%)

$699,600 + $550,800

$1,250,400

2011

$13,553 (+2.6%)

$694,600 + $548,800

$1,243,400

2010

$13,208 (+2.4%)

$708,800 + $560,000

$1,268,800

2009

$12,895

$723,300 + $571,400

$1,294,700

Tax history for 125 Shornecliffe Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$28,156 (+3.8%)

$1,689,000 + $1,216,700

$2,905,700

2025

$27,120 (+3.4%)

$1,608,600 + $1,158,700

$2,767,300

2024

$26,222 (+4.4%)

$1,561,700 + $1,125,000

$2,686,700

2023

$25,125 (+4.5%)

$1,227,100 + $1,241,000

$2,468,100

2022

$24,041 (+3.6%)

$1,136,200 + $1,149,100

$2,285,300

2021

$23,197 (+3.1%)

$1,071,900 + $1,084,000

$2,155,900

2020

$22,508 (+2.9%)

$1,071,900 + $1,084,000

$2,155,900

2019

$21,873 (+3.6%)

$1,040,700 + $1,052,400

$2,093,100

2018

$21,121 (+3.1%)

$929,700 + $1,022,300

$1,952,000

2017

$20,477 (+4.6%)

$877,100 + $964,400

$1,841,500

2016

$19,585 (+4.9%)

$819,700 + $901,300

$1,721,000

2015

$18,674 (+3.3%)

$766,100 + $842,300

$1,608,400

2014

$18,085 (+25.9%)

$699,600 + $792,600

$1,492,200

2013

$14,367 (+2.9%)

$699,600 + $550,800

$1,250,400

2012

$13,967 (+3.1%)

$699,600 + $550,800

$1,250,400

2011

$13,553 (+2.6%)

$694,600 + $548,800

$1,243,400

2010

$13,208 (+2.4%)

$708,800 + $560,000

$1,268,800

2009

$12,895

$723,300 + $571,400

$1,294,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.49 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,492

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1617244S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 435
Length: 15
Width: 29
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 165
Length: 11
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 360
Length: 18
Width: 20
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Marble

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 435
Length: 15
Width: 29
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Vestibule, Study, Nursery, Game Room, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,492
Foundation Area: 1,410
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Other (See Remarks)
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Frontage Length: 153
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,967
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Waverley to Farlow, first left to Shornecliffe -1st house on the left.
UnparsedAddress: 125 Shornecliffe Road, Newton MA 02458

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,492
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1617244S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Underwood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$3.09M – $3.74M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
115 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4485 Sq. Ft.	$2,653,071
106 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3812 Sq. Ft.	$2,579,885
114 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 8 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6779 Sq. Ft.	$3,509,413
225 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4145 Sq. Ft.	$2,233,105
254 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3888 Sq. Ft.	$2,414,165
206 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4060 Sq. Ft.	$2,604,405
37 Beechcroft Rd, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4028 Sq. Ft.	$2,737,889

Address	Redfin Estimate
122 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3892 Sq. Ft.	$3,162,563
115 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4485 Sq. Ft.	$2,737,311
106 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3812 Sq. Ft.	$2,505,305
231 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4816 Sq. Ft.	$2,649,572
230 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5196 Sq. Ft.	$2,533,662
180 Franklin St, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6436 Sq. Ft.	$3,748,589
260 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7547 Sq. Ft.	$4,629,240

Address	Redfin Estimate
114 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 7351 Sq. Ft.	$3,301,478
122 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3892 Sq. Ft.	$3,040,460
215 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2430 Sq. Ft.	$2,083,146
260 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7547 Sq. Ft.	$4,738,768
216 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4132 Sq. Ft.	$2,490,474
37 Beechcroft Rd, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5076 Sq. Ft.	$3,948,479
231 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4096 Sq. Ft.	$2,461,608

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