Farlow Hill Shingle style Victorian privately set on a gorgeous 29,000+ sq. ft. lot. The interior is a classic example of Arts and Crafts architecture. Period details of woodwork, leaded glass, beamed ceilings,inglenooks and four fireplaces have been thoughtfully preserved. Minutes from Cambridge and Boston.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.67 acresLot Size
$835Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jody Thrasher• Hammond Residential R. E.
Bought with Matt Montgomery Group• Hammond Residential R. E.
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Library, Foyer, Sitting Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,498
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brown
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.67
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
Frontage Length: 222
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,457
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Waverley
UnparsedAddress: 56 Farlow Rd, Newton MA 02458
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,884
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2891684S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
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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