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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1904Year Built
0.66 acresLot Size
$597Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Pauline Ho Bynum• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Ilene Solomon• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Directions: #15 Farlow is on corner of Farlow/Kenrick/Waverly
UnparsedAddress: 15 Farlow Rd, Newton MA 02458
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,135
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1904
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3614031S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Underwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Bigelow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
54% 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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Historical weather
Newton, MA • 02458
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Newton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$3.66M – $4.43M
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