OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2013 for $1.5M

$3,050,021

•

6,000

sq ft

79 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 02458

About this home

Farlow Hill-turn of the century gracious, slate roof Colonial set on a professionally landscaped lot w/ mature plantings & stone patio. Period architectural details including turned staircase, crown & dentil moldings, beamed ceilings, wainscotting, built-ins, eyebrow windows, french doors & 4 fireplaces. Charming, generously proportioned entertainment sized rooms. Exceptional third floor spaces. Lower level offers au pair or office potential. 2 car gar.Convenient to major routes & public trans.

Single-familyProperty Type

1901Year Built

0.47 acresLot Size

$508Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Shelley Barron • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Liz Mintz • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71536558

Redfin Estimate

$3,050,021

$1.5M since sold in August 2013$27K since July

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This home's estimate is 2.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.98M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$3,061,000
A
5 beds4 baths5,446 sq ft
30 Trowbridge Ave, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$2,385,000
B
5 beds4 baths4,500 sq ft
206 Franklin St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,910,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths4,132 sq ft
216 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$3,118,000
D
5 beds4 baths4,415 sq ft
25 Claremont St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$4,699,000
E
5 beds4 baths5,283 sq ft
59 Hyde Ave, Newton, MA 02458
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 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 79 Shornecliffe Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$33,323 (+3.8%)

$1,672,200 + $1,766,700

$3,438,900

2025

$32,096 (+3.4%)

$1,592,600 + $1,682,500

$3,275,100

2024

$31,034 (+3.6%)

$1,546,200 + $1,633,500

$3,179,700

2023

$29,959 (+4.5%)

$1,213,400 + $1,729,500

$2,942,900

2022

$28,666 (+3.6%)

$1,123,500 + $1,601,400

$2,724,900

2021

$27,661 (+3.1%)

$1,059,900 + $1,510,800

$2,570,700

2020

$26,838 (+2.9%)

$1,059,900 + $1,510,800

$2,570,700

2019

$26,081 (+2.3%)

$1,029,000 + $1,466,800

$2,495,800

2018

$25,507 (+3.1%)

$920,100 + $1,437,300

$2,357,400

2017

$24,731 (+6.0%)

$868,000 + $1,356,000

$2,224,000

2016

$23,337 (+10.9%)

$811,200 + $1,239,500

$2,050,700

2015

$21,045 (+38.0%)

$758,100 + $1,054,600

$1,812,700

2014

$15,245 (+5.5%)

$692,500 + $565,300

$1,257,800

2013

$14,452 (+2.9%)

$692,500 + $565,300

$1,257,800

2012

$14,050 (+2.5%)

$692,500 + $565,300

$1,257,800

2011

$13,705 (+2.6%)

$688,300 + $569,000

$1,257,300

2010

$13,356 (+2.4%)

$702,300 + $580,700

$1,283,000

2009

$13,040

$716,600 + $592,600

$1,309,200

Tax history for 79 Shornecliffe Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$33,323 (+3.8%)

$1,672,200 + $1,766,700

$3,438,900

2025

$32,096 (+3.4%)

$1,592,600 + $1,682,500

$3,275,100

2024

$31,034 (+3.6%)

$1,546,200 + $1,633,500

$3,179,700

2023

$29,959 (+4.5%)

$1,213,400 + $1,729,500

$2,942,900

2022

$28,666 (+3.6%)

$1,123,500 + $1,601,400

$2,724,900

2021

$27,661 (+3.1%)

$1,059,900 + $1,510,800

$2,570,700

2020

$26,838 (+2.9%)

$1,059,900 + $1,510,800

$2,570,700

2019

$26,081 (+2.3%)

$1,029,000 + $1,466,800

$2,495,800

2018

$25,507 (+3.1%)

$920,100 + $1,437,300

$2,357,400

2017

$24,731 (+6.0%)

$868,000 + $1,356,000

$2,224,000

2016

$23,337 (+10.9%)

$811,200 + $1,239,500

$2,050,700

2015

$21,045 (+38.0%)

$758,100 + $1,054,600

$1,812,700

2014

$15,245 (+5.5%)

$692,500 + $565,300

$1,257,800

2013

$14,452 (+2.9%)

$692,500 + $565,300

$1,257,800

2012

$14,050 (+2.5%)

$692,500 + $565,300

$1,257,800

2011

$13,705 (+2.6%)

$688,300 + $569,000

$1,257,300

2010

$13,356 (+2.4%)

$702,300 + $580,700

$1,283,000

2009

$13,040

$716,600 + $592,600

$1,309,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

20,600

Year renovated

2015

Sq. Ft.

6,000

Year built

1901

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1854826S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Dec 27, 2020.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 336
Length: 12
Width: 28
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet - Linen,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 308
Length: 14
Width: 22
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

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 - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 378
Length: 14
Width: 27
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 12
Width: 26
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Dining Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Sun Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Inlaw Apt.

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,565
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Cream

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.47
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,452
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Fireplace(s), Fireplace

Location

Location Information
Directions: Centre to Franklin, bear left on Shornecliffe.
UnparsedAddress: 79 Shornecliffe Road, Newton MA 02458

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

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,000
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1854826S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 27, 2020

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Underwood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

53% 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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Estimated sale price

$2.90M – $3.51M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
57 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$1,435,590
65 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1928 Sq. Ft.	$1,602,112

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