185 Franklin St

5,249 Sq. Ft.
$581 / Sq. Ft.
5,249
Sq. Ft.
$581
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Elegant Contemporary Colonial nestled among luxurious hilltop mansions in Newton’s esteemed Farlow Hill neighborhood. This well-appointed home has been beautifully renovated with outstanding craftsmanship and impressive attention to detail. Reflecting the expertise of the owner/architect, this exquisite home was intentionally upgraded with luxury, ultra-modern amenities while preserving and honoring the home’s original architectural design. Boasting 5,249 s.f. living space, this home features a spectacular...Elegant Contemporary Colonial nestled among luxurious hilltop mansions in Newton’s esteemed Farlow Hill neighborhood. This well-appointed home has been beautifully renovated with outstanding craftsmanship and impressive attention to detail. Reflecting the expertise of the owner/architect, this exquisite home was intentionally upgraded with luxury, ultra-modern amenities while preserving and honoring the home’s original architectural design. Boasting 5,249 s.f. living space, this home features a spectacular new kitchen with Wolf appliances, spacious bedrooms, California Closets in the primary suite, stunning hardwood floors throughout main and 2nd floor. 3rd floor is fully finished with bedrooms and an office. Spacious lower level has a gym/recreation space and an oversize two-car underground garage. Desirably positioned near Mass Pike, parks, bike/walking trails.
  1. Listed by Cindy Laughrea • Engel & Volkers Wellesley

Property Details for 185 Franklin Street

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:50 AM

Property Details for 185 Franklin Street

StatusSold
MLS #72910826
Days on Market4
Taxes$22,713 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1920
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Wellesley, Cindy Laughrea

Sold By The Mitchell Group, Seth Mitchell

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Building Information for 185 Franklin Street

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,378 SF

Payment Calculator

$16,758 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,865

Property Taxes

$1,893

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 185 Franklin Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 5249.0
  • Color: Brick
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood
  • High School: Nnhs
  • Middle School: Bigelow
  • Neighborhood: Farlow Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, High Speed Internet Hookup, Bedroom, Bathroom, Home Office, Sitting Room, Exercise Room
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Heated, Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 300.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 154.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 468.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 26.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 390.0
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Wine Chiller
  • Kitchen Length: 26.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 143.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood,High Speed Internet Hookup,Pocket Door
  • Room Office Length: 13.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:72 B:031 L:0001,702859
  • Assessments: $2,110,900
  • Book: 45055
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 185 Franklin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 21, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72910826

$3,050,000
Oct 23, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72910826

Oct 23, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72910826

Oct 21, 2021

Canceled

MLS PIN #72909095

$2,950,000
Oct 21, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72909095

$2,950,000
Oct 20, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72910826

$2,950,000
Jan 31, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326620119

$1

-100.0% / yr

Apr 26, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #159335877

$1,074,200

+6.1% / yr

Mar 26, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70105242

$1,074,200
Feb 7, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70105242

Feb 7, 2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70105242

Oct 15, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70105242

$1,225,000
Oct 20, 1997

Sold

MLS PIN #50476428

$689,000
Oct 15, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88044167

$689,000
Aug 11, 1997

Contingent

MLS PIN #50476428

May 17, 1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50476428

$739,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/21/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72910826

$3,050,000
10/23/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72910826

10/23/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72910826

10/21/2021

Canceled

MLS PIN #72909095

$2,950,000
10/21/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72909095

$2,950,000
10/20/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72910826

$2,950,000
01/31/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326620119

$1

-100.0% / yr

04/26/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #159335877

$1,074,200

+6.1% / yr

03/26/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70105242

$1,074,200
02/07/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70105242

02/07/2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70105242

10/15/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70105242

$1,225,000
10/20/1997

Sold

MLS PIN #50476428

$689,000
10/15/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88044167

$689,000
08/11/1997

Contingent

MLS PIN #50476428

05/17/1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50476428

$739,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 185 Franklin Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,476,900Additions$1,563,600Total$3,040,500
Tax Record2025$29,797 ($2,483 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,396 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,396 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt693 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,378 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:031 L:0001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 185 Franklin Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Yeshiva Ohr Yisroel
Private9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Wellesley, Cindy Laughrea

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