Stately contemporary nestled on an oversized professionally landscaped lot in a prime South Side crescent neighborhood. This architectural retreat offers a flexible floor plan designed for modern living. A grand 2-story foyer leads to a stunning step-down family room with vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows overlooking a private deck, lush yard, and in-ground pool. The main level also features a formal dining room, a serene circular office, and a tremendously spacious kitchen with a sun-drenched breakfast room and sliders to a private deck—an ideal canvas for your culinary vision. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, boasting soaring ceilings, glass doors to a balcony, a skylit en-suite bath, and dreamy dual walk-in closets. Three additional bedrooms and two baths provide ample space upstairs. The lower level offers an open flex space, 5th bedroom, full bath, tons of storage and 2-car garage. Experience one of Newton’s most coveted enclaves, blocks to Newton South High School.
Pending
Price cut: $100K (5/3)
$2,595,000
71 Farina Rd, Newton, MA 02459
5beds
5,994sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.36 Acres Lot
$2,498,400 Zestimate®
$433/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private deckIn-ground poolLush yardStunning step-down family roomFormal dining roomSun-drenched breakfast roomOversized professionally landscaped lot
- 73 days |
- 641 |
- 25 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Shulkin Wilk Group 617-463-9816,
Compass 781-365-9954
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73489367
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony - Exterior, Exterior Access
- Level: Second
- Area: 576
- Dimensions: 32 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Basement
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 190
- Dimensions: 19 x 10
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 330
- Dimensions: 22 x 15
Family room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, French Doors, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 330
- Dimensions: 22 x 15
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 493
- Dimensions: 29 x 17
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 170
- Dimensions: 17 x 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Sink, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Home Office, Play Room, Game Room, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,994
- Total interior livable area: 5,994 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,394
- Finished area below ground: 1,600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Pool - Inground, Fenced Yard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: S:82 B:004A L:0007,705869
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $433/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,071,400
- Annual tax amount: $29,761
- Date on market: 3/19/2026
Estimated market value
$2,498,400
$2.37M - $2.62M
$7,718/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Pending sale | $2,595,000$433/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Contingent | $2,595,000$433/sqft |
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| 5/3/2026 | Price change | $2,595,000-3.7%$433/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,695,000-3.6%$450/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73489367 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2025 | Listing removed | $2,795,000$466/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73433020 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,795,000-5.3%$466/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Listing removed | $2,950,000$492/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73357170 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Price change | $2,950,000-9.9%$492/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,275,000$546/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,666 +3.4% | $2,925,100 +3% |
| 2024 | $27,717 +3.6% | $2,839,900 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $26,753 +4.5% | $2,628,000 +8% |
| 2022 | $25,598 +3.6% | $2,433,300 +6% |
| 2021 | $24,701 +3.1% | $2,295,600 |
| 2020 | $23,966 +2.9% | $2,295,600 +3% |
| 2019 | $23,290 +1.1% | $2,228,700 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $23,038 +3.1% | $2,129,200 +6% |
| 2017 | $22,337 +4.6% | $2,008,700 +7% |
| 2016 | $21,364 +4.9% | $1,877,300 +7% |
| 2015 | $20,370 +0.1% | $1,754,500 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $20,343 +5.5% | $1,678,500 |
| 2013 | $19,286 +2.9% | $1,678,500 |
| 2012 | $18,749 +3.1% | $1,678,500 +0.6% |
| 2011 | $18,189 +2.6% | $1,668,700 -2% |
| 2010 | $17,726 +2.4% | $1,702,800 -2% |
| 2009 | $17,306 +2.7% | $1,737,500 |
| 2008 | $16,854 +1.1% | $1,737,500 -2.7% |
| 2007 | $16,663 +2.7% | $1,786,000 +3% |
| 2006 | $16,230 +3.7% | $1,734,000 +5% |
| 2005 | $15,655 +0.4% | $1,651,400 +8.1% |
| 2004 | $15,588 +6.2% | $1,528,200 +13.6% |
| 2003 | $14,684 +9.9% | $1,344,700 |
| 2002 | $13,366 +9.8% | $1,344,700 +33.2% |
| 2000 | $12,171 +4.8% | $1,009,200 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $11,616 | $918,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Oak Hill
Nearby schools
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- 10/10Memorial Spaulding Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Oak Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Spaulding
- Middle: Oak Hill
- High: Newton South
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02459
- Oak Hill
- 71 Farina Rd
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