Style & grace are captured in this extraordinary picturesque French country home. Grand foyer, gleaming wood floors, beautiful details & the finest craftsmanship. Open floor plan over 5500 sq ft. Four fireplaces, custom gourmet chef's kitchen, great room/fireplaced family-media room. French doors open to spacious tiered deck. Master suite w/fireplace & oversized luxurious bath. Lower level billiard room. C/A, security system. Impeccably landscaped yard. Perfect for entertaining!
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$600Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joan Barrett• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chestnut Hill
Bought with Karen Edgers• Prudential Edna Kranz Realty
CLASSIC ROYAL BARRY WILLS CAPE IN MUCH DESIRED SPAULDING SCHOOL DISTRICT.NEARLY 17000 SF NICELY LANDSCAPED GROUNDS 2 FPS, 2-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE, FINISHED ROOM IN LOWER LEVEL. CENTRAL A/C.(3RD BEDROOM WITH WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER)
MLS PIN #30335700
Sep 30, 1999
Sold
$555,000
$101/sq ft
Jul 13, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Jul 6, 1999
Listed
$529,000
$96/sq ft
STORYBOOK SETTING,LOVELY 3BR,2.5BATH ROYAL BARRY WILLS CAPE ALMOST 17000SF OF NICELY LANDSCPD LEVEL GROUNDS.MANY UPDATES 1ST FL.FAMILY RM,ENC.PORCH OVERLOOKS SPRAWLING YARD.CHARM & DETAIL.SLATE ROOF,2-C ATT.GAR.SPAULDING SCHOOL.OWNER/BROKER.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$27,221 (+3.8%)
$1,344,600 + $1,464,600
$2,809,200
2025
$26,219 (+8.6%)
$1,280,600 + $1,394,800
$2,675,400
2024
$24,142 (+3.6%)
$1,184,100 + $1,289,500
$2,473,600
2023
$23,303 (+4.5%)
$926,500 + $1,362,600
$2,289,100
2022
$22,297 (+3.6%)
$857,900 + $1,261,600
$2,119,500
2021
$21,515 (+3.1%)
$809,300 + $1,190,200
$1,999,500
2020
$20,875 (+2.9%)
$809,300 + $1,190,200
$1,999,500
2019
$20,287 (+0.3%)
$785,700 + $1,155,600
$1,941,300
2018
$20,217 (+3.1%)
$709,400 + $1,159,100
$1,868,500
2017
$19,601 (+4.6%)
$669,200 + $1,093,500
$1,762,700
2016
$18,747 (+4.9%)
$625,400 + $1,022,000
$1,647,400
2015
$17,875 (+0.1%)
$584,500 + $955,100
$1,539,600
2014
$17,852 (+5.5%)
$539,000 + $933,900
$1,472,900
2013
$16,924 (+2.9%)
$539,000 + $933,900
$1,472,900
2012
$16,452 (+2.7%)
$539,000 + $933,900
$1,472,900
2011
$16,012 (+2.6%)
$542,900 + $926,100
$1,469,000
2010
$15,605 (+2.4%)
$554,000 + $945,000
$1,499,000
2009
$15,235
$565,300 + $964,300
$1,529,600
Tax history for 47 Old Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$27,221 (+3.8%)
$1,344,600 + $1,464,600
$2,809,200
2025
$26,219 (+8.6%)
$1,280,600 + $1,394,800
$2,675,400
2024
$24,142 (+3.6%)
$1,184,100 + $1,289,500
$2,473,600
2023
$23,303 (+4.5%)
$926,500 + $1,362,600
$2,289,100
2022
$22,297 (+3.6%)
$857,900 + $1,261,600
$2,119,500
2021
$21,515 (+3.1%)
$809,300 + $1,190,200
$1,999,500
2020
$20,875 (+2.9%)
$809,300 + $1,190,200
$1,999,500
2019
$20,287 (+0.3%)
$785,700 + $1,155,600
$1,941,300
2018
$20,217 (+3.1%)
$709,400 + $1,159,100
$1,868,500
2017
$19,601 (+4.6%)
$669,200 + $1,093,500
$1,762,700
2016
$18,747 (+4.9%)
$625,400 + $1,022,000
$1,647,400
2015
$17,875 (+0.1%)
$584,500 + $955,100
$1,539,600
2014
$17,852 (+5.5%)
$539,000 + $933,900
$1,472,900
2013
$16,924 (+2.9%)
$539,000 + $933,900
$1,472,900
2012
$16,452 (+2.7%)
$539,000 + $933,900
$1,472,900
2011
$16,012 (+2.6%)
$542,900 + $926,100
$1,469,000
2010
$15,605 (+2.4%)
$554,000 + $945,000
$1,499,000
2009
$15,235
$565,300 + $964,300
$1,529,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Humidity Control
Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More
Location
Location Information
Directions: Brookline Street to Old Farm Road
UnparsedAddress: 47 Old Farm Road, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Golf, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,712
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3550177S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Broker.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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