This lovingly-maintained 1920s Colonial offers architectural charm plus many interior and exterior updates and improvements, fabulous Farlow Hill location with panoramic views of Boston skyline. Special solarium breakfast area overlooks beautifully landscaped yard and patio. Newer Pella Windows throughout entire house. Top-of-the-line appliances, chef''s stove, custom window treatments and radiator covers, Vermont Castings gas fireplace in living room. Newer roof, newer exterior paint, newer hot water heater; updated electric box, newer paved driveway. A warm and inviting home, a pleasure to show!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
7,700 sq ftLot Size
$796Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Robert Imperato• Boston Realty Associates
Bought with Vineburgh / DiMella Team• Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
Meticulously maintained home located on a tiny hill. Steep stairs at front entrance. Entrance from backside is more usable. There are two parking spots in driveway next to back entrance. Spacious master bedroom. Sun room and Kitchen is a delight....
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Fall in love! Ideal combination of 1920's architectural charm plus modern updates. Sunsplashed up-to-date kitchen overlooks professionally landscaped private garden; generous rooms throughout. Easy access to Boston and Cambridge. Underwood School
MLS PIN #30523195
Sep 18, 2001
Sold
$590,000
$313/sq ft
Jul 18, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jul 12, 2001
Listed
$599,000
$318/sq ft
A DELIGHTFUL COLONIAL WITH 1920'S CHARM & MODERN UPDATES. OPEN & AIRY RENOVATED KITCHEN WITH ANTIQUE CABINETS & A WALL OF GLASS. FRONT TO BACK LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE. ELEGANT MSTR BDRM.UNDERWOOD SCH.EASY COMMUTE TO BOSTON & CAMBRIDGE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,975 (+3.8%)
$1,339,000
2025
$12,497 (+3.4%)
2024
$12,084 (+4.9%)
2023
$11,519 (+4.5%)
$960,100 + $171,400
$1,131,500
2022
$11,022 (+3.6%)
$889,000 + $158,700
$1,047,700
2021
$10,635 (+3.1%)
$838,700 + $149,700
$988,400
2020
$10,319 (+2.9%)
$838,700 + $149,700
$988,400
2019
$10,028 (+4.7%)
$814,300 + $145,300
$959,600
2018
$9,578 (+3.1%)
$739,100 + $146,100
$885,200
2017
$9,286 (+16.7%)
$697,300 + $137,800
$835,100
2016
$7,959 (+4.9%)
$651,700 + $47,700
$699,400
2015
$7,588 (+0.5%)
$609,100 + $44,500
$653,600
2014
$7,554 (+5.5%)
$558,700 + $64,600
$623,300
2013
$7,162 (+2.9%)
$558,700 + $64,600
$623,300
2012
$6,962 (+2.8%)
$558,700 + $64,600
$623,300
2011
$6,774 (+2.6%)
$563,500 + $58,000
$621,500
2010
$6,602 (+2.4%)
$575,000 + $59,200
$634,200
2009
$6,445
$586,700 + $60,400
$647,100
Tax history for 14 Shornecliffe Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,975 (+3.8%)
$1,339,000
2025
$12,497 (+3.4%)
2024
$12,084 (+4.9%)
2023
$11,519 (+4.5%)
$960,100 + $171,400
$1,131,500
2022
$11,022 (+3.6%)
$889,000 + $158,700
$1,047,700
2021
$10,635 (+3.1%)
$838,700 + $149,700
$988,400
2020
$10,319 (+2.9%)
$838,700 + $149,700
$988,400
2019
$10,028 (+4.7%)
$814,300 + $145,300
$959,600
2018
$9,578 (+3.1%)
$739,100 + $146,100
$885,200
2017
$9,286 (+16.7%)
$697,300 + $137,800
$835,100
2016
$7,959 (+4.9%)
$651,700 + $47,700
$699,400
2015
$7,588 (+0.5%)
$609,100 + $44,500
$653,600
2014
$7,554 (+5.5%)
$558,700 + $64,600
$623,300
2013
$7,162 (+2.9%)
$558,700 + $64,600
$623,300
2012
$6,962 (+2.8%)
$558,700 + $64,600
$623,300
2011
$6,774 (+2.6%)
$563,500 + $58,000
$621,500
2010
$6,602 (+2.4%)
$575,000 + $59,200
$634,200
2009
$6,445
$586,700 + $60,400
$647,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, City View(s), Stone Wall
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s), City
Frontage Length: 55
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Private Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,554
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Electric
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Tremont St. head south on Waverly Avenue. Go Left on Franklin St. Bear left on Shornecliffe Rd
UnparsedAddress: 14 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton MA 02458
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1623175S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
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