Coveted Newton location for this sprawling contemporary home on a large level lot. Excellent opportunity to create a stunning renovation as well as increase the size of the existing home in a neighborhood that will carry a more expensive property. Permits are in hand, structural plans in place. Make this your dream home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$528Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Marjorie Kern• Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Muneeza Nasrullah• Keller Williams Realty Westborough
Located on a tree lined street in a desireable South side neighborhood, this sprawling updated multi level home features an elegant foyer that leads to an oversized living room w/fireplace, gracious dining room, inviting family room & eat in kitchen. The 2nd floor is comprised of a lg master suite w/marble bathroom & walk in closet + 2 add'l br's & bath & 1/2 bath. The 2 lower levels consists of a large bedroom & extraordinary playroom that leads to a large level yard. 2-car garage, central air
Public Records
Nov 1, 1991
Sold
$660,000
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1988
Sold
$695,000
$146/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,293 (+3.7%)
$1,365,800 + $934,800
$2,300,600
2025
$21,505 (+3.4%)
$1,300,800 + $893,600
$2,194,400
2024
$20,794 (+4.2%)
$1,262,900 + $867,600
$2,130,500
2023
$19,956 (+4.5%)
$992,500 + $967,800
$1,960,300
2022
$19,095 (+3.6%)
$919,000 + $896,100
$1,815,100
2021
$18,425 (+3.1%)
$867,000 + $845,400
$1,712,400
2020
$17,877 (+2.9%)
$867,000 + $845,400
$1,712,400
2019
$17,373 (+1.0%)
$841,700 + $820,800
$1,662,500
2018
$17,204 (+3.1%)
$764,300 + $825,700
$1,590,000
2017
$16,680 (+4.6%)
$721,000 + $779,000
$1,500,000
2016
$15,954 (+5.2%)
$673,800 + $728,100
$1,401,900
2015
$15,161 (−0.1%)
$629,700 + $676,200
$1,305,900
2014
$15,179 (+9.8%)
$582,100 + $670,300
$1,252,400
2013
$13,820 (+2.9%)
$582,100 + $620,700
$1,202,800
2012
$13,435 (+1.5%)
$582,100 + $620,700
$1,202,800
2011
$13,235 (+2.6%)
$583,600 + $630,600
$1,214,200
2010
$12,898 (+2.4%)
$595,500 + $643,500
$1,239,000
2009
$12,592
$607,700 + $656,600
$1,264,300
Tax history for 70 Farina Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,293 (+3.7%)
$1,365,800 + $934,800
$2,300,600
2025
$21,505 (+3.4%)
$1,300,800 + $893,600
$2,194,400
2024
$20,794 (+4.2%)
$1,262,900 + $867,600
$2,130,500
2023
$19,956 (+4.5%)
$992,500 + $967,800
$1,960,300
2022
$19,095 (+3.6%)
$919,000 + $896,100
$1,815,100
2021
$18,425 (+3.1%)
$867,000 + $845,400
$1,712,400
2020
$17,877 (+2.9%)
$867,000 + $845,400
$1,712,400
2019
$17,373 (+1.0%)
$841,700 + $820,800
$1,662,500
2018
$17,204 (+3.1%)
$764,300 + $825,700
$1,590,000
2017
$16,680 (+4.6%)
$721,000 + $779,000
$1,500,000
2016
$15,954 (+5.2%)
$673,800 + $728,100
$1,401,900
2015
$15,161 (−0.1%)
$629,700 + $676,200
$1,305,900
2014
$15,179 (+9.8%)
$582,100 + $670,300
$1,252,400
2013
$13,820 (+2.9%)
$582,100 + $620,700
$1,202,800
2012
$13,435 (+1.5%)
$582,100 + $620,700
$1,202,800
2011
$13,235 (+2.6%)
$583,600 + $630,600
$1,214,200
2010
$12,898 (+2.4%)
$595,500 + $643,500
$1,239,000
2009
$12,592
$607,700 + $656,600
$1,264,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,743
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2595368S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Pool - Inground
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Levels: Multi/Split
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.39
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,426
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Dudley Road to Farina Road
UnparsedAddress: 70 Farina Road, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,743
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2595368S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
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