Description
RARE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN NEWTON'S PRESTIGIOUS FARLOW HILL. Bring your architectural masterpiece to life on this prime 0.36-acre sloped parcel, engineered perfectly for an iconic, multi-tiered estate with sweeping, elevated views. Skip months of preliminary guesswork, a complete topographic report and comprehensive land survey have already been executed and are available for immediate review. This lot features a zoning footprint allowing for a total of 4,800 gross square feet of custom living space. The site offers incredible flexibility for a forward-thinking design, effortlessly supporting a 3,600 SF primary residence integrated into the hillside with a dramatic daylight walk-out lower level, plus a by-right 1,200 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Whether envisioned as a detached, ultra-private guest cottage, an elite work-from-home sanctuary, or an independent multi-generational suite, the topography maximizes total privacy between structures.CREATIVE, BUILDER-FRIENDLY FINANCING STRUCTURE AVAILABLE. Flexible pricing structure to support your project's liquidity management and free up cash flow, allowing the builder or custom buyer to comfortably absorb upfront foundation, engineering, and retaining wall work into their initial construction phase without tying up vital equity. Farlow Hill is renowned for its historic estate character, quiet tree-lined privacy, and premier commuter access to Boston, Cambridge, and the Mass Pike. Don't miss the chance to build a landmark residence in one of MetroWest's most exclusive enclaves. Ideal for luxury custom design-build firms or an end-user looking to construct a bespoke private compound. Utilities are available at the street line. Sold as-is. Buyer to perform their own final due diligence.
Details
| MLS # | 73574603 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Days On Site | 22 |
| Listing Provided By | LAER Realty Partners | Lisa Couture |
Features
| Zoning | SR1 |
|---|---|
| Acreage | 0.36 |
| Golf Course | Yes |
| Property View | Yes |
Exterior
| Lot Features | Elevated, Sloped, Cleared, Lot Staked |
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Utilities
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Gas | At Street |
| Electric | At Street |
Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 16624 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 1715600 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
Location
| Community Features | Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University |
|---|---|
| Senior Community Yes / No | No |
Area Information
| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex |
| City | Newton |
| Zip Code | 02458 |
| Area | Middlesex |
| School District | Newton North |
| Elementary School | John Ward |
| High School | Newton North |
| Listing VS Median (in 02458) | |
Price: $1,895,000 low | high Med: $800,000 On site: 22 low | high Med: 16 | |
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| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex |
| City | Newton |
| Zip Code | 02458 |
| Area | Middlesex |
| School District | Newton North |
| Elementary School | John Ward |
| High School | Newton North |
| Listing VS Median (in 02458) | |
Price: $1,895,000 low | high Med: $800,000 On site: 22 low | high Med: 16 | |
 | $1,449,000143 Tremont St # DBoston, MA 02135 |