OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2024 for $2.7M

$2,926,559

•

4,370

sq ft

40 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 02458

About this home

Prominently set on Farlow Hill, this stunning Colonial Revival style residence has been extensively renovated while preserving its original charm. The magnificent foyer opens to a grand first floor with high ceilings, original moldings, living room with fireplace, family room with fireplace, beautiful dining room with custom moldings, and spectacular chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, fabulous island, granite countertops, and custom cabinets. An elegant staircase, with a lovely stained-glass window, leads to the second floor with a decadent primary bedroom suite with a spa-like bathroom, dressing room, and walk-in closet. There are two other bedrooms, office, and full bathroom on this level. The third floor has three bedrooms and bathroom. The refinished basement has a game room and a media room with bar, each with built-ins. This home has a wraparound porch, updated gas systems, AC, newer roof, two-car garage, and hardwood. Convenient to major routes and Newton Centre.

Single-familyProperty Type

1897Year Built

10,815 sq ftLot Size

$670Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Debby Belt • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with The Sarkis Team • Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team

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•Source:MLS PIN #73206339

Redfin Estimate

$2,926,559

$202K since sold in June 2024$50K since July

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This home's estimate is 21.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.40M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,725,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,940,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths4,700 sq ft
57 Waban Hill Rd N, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$2,805,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,694 sq ft
78 Waban Hill Rd N, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,910,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths4,132 sq ft
216 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,091,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths3,800 sq ft
46 Converse Ave, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$1,950,000
F
6 beds2.5 baths4,159 sq ft
92 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02458, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$197K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

7 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 40 Shornecliffe Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73206339

Jun 6, 2024

Sold

$2,725,000

$624/sq ft

Mar 15, 2024

Price Changed

$2,895,000

$662/sq ft

Feb 28, 2024

Listed

$2,999,000

$686/sq ft

MLS PIN #71460559

Jun 18, 2013

Sold

$1,175,000

$269/sq ft

May 10, 2013

Relisted

—

May 10, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Apr 29, 2013

Contingent

—

Apr 13, 2013

Relisted

—

Apr 10, 2013

Contingent

—

Apr 2, 2013

Price Changed

$1,249,000

$286/sq ft

Mar 26, 2013

Price Changed

$1,299,000

$297/sq ft

Mar 16, 2013

Price Changed

$1,349,000

$309/sq ft

Nov 28, 2012

Listed

$1,399,000

$320/sq ft

+17

Beautiful 1890's vintage Victorian in Farlow Hill, grand entry foyer with a beautiful staircase and stained glass windows...Front parlor w/fireplace, pocket doors. Formal sized dining room mahoganey woods, and beamed ceilings. Four bedrooms on the second floor, three bedrooms on the third floor, 3.5 baths. Fireplaced masterbedroom w/bath. Central air wrap around porch. Spectacular views of Boston. This home has it all.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,295 (+15.3%)

$1,343,700 + $1,163,500

$2,507,200

2025

$21,066 (+3.4%)

$1,279,700 + $869,900

$2,149,600

2024

$20,369 (+4.5%)

$1,242,400 + $844,600

$2,087,000

2023

$19,490 (+4.5%)

$942,800 + $971,700

$1,914,500

2022

$18,649 (+3.6%)

$873,000 + $899,700

$1,772,700

2021

$17,995 (+3.1%)

$823,600 + $848,800

$1,672,400

2020

$17,460 (+4.2%)

$823,600 + $848,800

$1,672,400

2019

$16,752 (+2.4%)

$799,600 + $803,500

$1,603,100

2018

$16,364 (+3.1%)

$735,700 + $776,700

$1,512,400

2017

$15,866 (+4.6%)

$694,100 + $732,700

$1,426,800

2016

$15,175 (+4.9%)

$648,700 + $684,800

$1,333,500

2015

$14,470 (+8.9%)

$606,300 + $640,000

$1,246,300

2014

$13,291 (+5.5%)

$559,900 + $536,700

$1,096,600

2013

$12,600 (+2.9%)

$559,900 + $536,700

$1,096,600

2012

$12,249 (+3.1%)

$559,900 + $536,700

$1,096,600

2011

$11,884 (+2.6%)

$559,000 + $531,300

$1,090,300

2010

$11,582 (+2.4%)

$570,400 + $542,200

$1,112,600

2009

$11,308

$582,000 + $553,300

$1,135,300

Tax history for 40 Shornecliffe Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,295 (+15.3%)

$1,343,700 + $1,163,500

$2,507,200

2025

$21,066 (+3.4%)

$1,279,700 + $869,900

$2,149,600

2024

$20,369 (+4.5%)

$1,242,400 + $844,600

$2,087,000

2023

$19,490 (+4.5%)

$942,800 + $971,700

$1,914,500

2022

$18,649 (+3.6%)

$873,000 + $899,700

$1,772,700

2021

$17,995 (+3.1%)

$823,600 + $848,800

$1,672,400

2020

$17,460 (+4.2%)

$823,600 + $848,800

$1,672,400

2019

$16,752 (+2.4%)

$799,600 + $803,500

$1,603,100

2018

$16,364 (+3.1%)

$735,700 + $776,700

$1,512,400

2017

$15,866 (+4.6%)

$694,100 + $732,700

$1,426,800

2016

$15,175 (+4.9%)

$648,700 + $684,800

$1,333,500

2015

$14,470 (+8.9%)

$606,300 + $640,000

$1,246,300

2014

$13,291 (+5.5%)

$559,900 + $536,700

$1,096,600

2013

$12,600 (+2.9%)

$559,900 + $536,700

$1,096,600

2012

$12,249 (+3.1%)

$559,900 + $536,700

$1,096,600

2011

$11,884 (+2.6%)

$559,000 + $531,300

$1,090,300

2010

$11,582 (+2.4%)

$570,400 + $542,200

$1,112,600

2009

$11,308

$582,000 + $553,300

$1,135,300

*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

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,034

Year built

1897

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1693813S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Double Vanity

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 162
Length: 18
Width: 9
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

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

Family Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 368
Length: 16
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Remodeled

Office Room Information
Area: 84
Length: 12
Width: 7
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Office, Bedroom, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,370
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,369
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: On Farlow Hill, take Franklin Street or Waverly Avenue to Shornecliffe Road.
UnparsedAddress: 40 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton MA 02458

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,034
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1897
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1693813S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer Dryer. Dining Room Chandelier.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

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 • 1.5mi

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

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% 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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Newton, MA • 02458

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$2.78M – $3.37M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1968 Sq. Ft.	$1,577,415
45 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1874 Sq. Ft.	$1,402,492

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