Google street view image for 78 Farlow Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Off Market Dec 1991 for $740K

$3,311,443

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,417/mo

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2 ba

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4,428

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78 Farlow Rd, Newton, MA 02458

About this home

78 Farlow Rd is a 4,428 square foot house on a 0.54 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 02, 1991 for $740,000. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $3,311,443.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.54 acresLot Size

$748Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$3,311,443

$2.6M since sold in December 1991$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 14% higher than the average sale price ($2.91M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,910,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths4,132 sq ft
216 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$2,385,000
B
5 beds4 baths4,500 sq ft
206 Franklin St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,775,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths4,276 sq ft
99 Huntington Rd, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$4,699,000
D
5 beds4 baths5,283 sq ft
59 Hyde Ave, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,940,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths4,700 sq ft
57 Waban Hill Rd N, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,725,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458

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Market trends in 02458, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$53K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,195,000
4 beds2 baths2,796 sq ft
227-229 Tremont St, Newton, MA 02458
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$2,325,000
5 beds4 baths3,519 sq ft
579 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458
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Sale history for 78 Farlow Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$29,148 (+3.8%)

$1,739,000 + $1,269,100

$3,008,100

2025

$28,076 (+3.4%)

$1,656,200 + $1,208,700

$2,864,900

2024

$27,147 (+4.2%)

$1,608,000 + $1,173,500

$2,781,500

2023

$26,048 (+4.5%)

$1,268,500 + $1,290,200

$2,558,700

2022

$24,924 (+3.6%)

$1,174,500 + $1,194,700

$2,369,200

2021

$24,050 (+3.1%)

$1,108,000 + $1,127,100

$2,235,100

2020

$23,334 (+2.9%)

$1,108,000 + $1,127,100

$2,235,100

2019

$22,677 (+3.1%)

$1,075,700 + $1,094,300

$2,170,000

2018

$21,986 (+3.1%)

$958,600 + $1,073,400

$2,032,000

2017

$21,317 (+4.6%)

$904,300 + $1,012,700

$1,917,000

2016

$20,388 (+4.9%)

$845,100 + $946,500

$1,791,600

2015

$19,440 (+0.8%)

$789,800 + $884,600

$1,674,400

2014

$19,277 (+5.5%)

$720,700 + $869,800

$1,590,500

2013

$18,275 (+2.9%)

$720,700 + $869,800

$1,590,500

2012

$17,766 (+4.0%)

$720,700 + $869,800

$1,590,500

2011

$17,080 (+2.6%)

$713,700 + $853,300

$1,567,000

2010

$16,646 (+2.4%)

$728,300 + $870,700

$1,599,000

2009

$16,251

$743,200 + $888,400

$1,631,600

Tax history for 78 Farlow Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$29,148 (+3.8%)

$1,739,000 + $1,269,100

$3,008,100

2025

$28,076 (+3.4%)

$1,656,200 + $1,208,700

$2,864,900

2024

$27,147 (+4.2%)

$1,608,000 + $1,173,500

$2,781,500

2023

$26,048 (+4.5%)

$1,268,500 + $1,290,200

$2,558,700

2022

$24,924 (+3.6%)

$1,174,500 + $1,194,700

$2,369,200

2021

$24,050 (+3.1%)

$1,108,000 + $1,127,100

$2,235,100

2020

$23,334 (+2.9%)

$1,108,000 + $1,127,100

$2,235,100

2019

$22,677 (+3.1%)

$1,075,700 + $1,094,300

$2,170,000

2018

$21,986 (+3.1%)

$958,600 + $1,073,400

$2,032,000

2017

$21,317 (+4.6%)

$904,300 + $1,012,700

$1,917,000

2016

$20,388 (+4.9%)

$845,100 + $946,500

$1,791,600

2015

$19,440 (+0.8%)

$789,800 + $884,600

$1,674,400

2014

$19,277 (+5.5%)

$720,700 + $869,800

$1,590,500

2013

$18,275 (+2.9%)

$720,700 + $869,800

$1,590,500

2012

$17,766 (+4.0%)

$720,700 + $869,800

$1,590,500

2011

$17,080 (+2.6%)

$713,700 + $853,300

$1,567,000

2010

$16,646 (+2.4%)

$728,300 + $870,700

$1,599,000

2009

$16,251

$743,200 + $888,400

$1,631,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,373

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,428
Gross Sq. Ft: 9,278
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,373
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,522
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.54
Zoning Code: SR1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,428
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3360699S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Underwood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

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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$3.15M – $3.81M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Farlow Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4498 Sq. Ft.	$3,756,492
55 Farlow Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3835 Sq. Ft.	$2,453,771

Address	Redfin Estimate
96 Farlow Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1831 Sq. Ft.	$1,806,708
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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96 Farlow Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1831 Sq. Ft.	$1,781,531

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