OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2017 for $1.9M

$2,764,951

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,716/mo

•

3,698

sq ft

123 Sumner St, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

The location you've been waiting for! In the heart of Newton Centre, this 1898 Victorian maintains its period details with natural woodwork, built-ins and stained glass windows while blending renovations that reflect today's modern lifestyle. With graciously proportioned and flexible spaces, this home accommodates large gatherings as well as intimate living. An abundance of space for everyone with 12 rooms on 3 floors, including 5 bedrooms on the second floor. Unwind in the master bedroom by the fireplace or luxuriate in the spa-like master bath. Three rooms on the third floor offer many possibilities - a home office suite, art studio, or teen escape. Relax outdoors on the front porch while the backyard retreat is ready for summertime BBQs or nighttime soirees in a peaceful, private setting. The flagstone patio overlooks terraced gardens, fruit and flowering trees and a grape arbor.

Single-familyProperty Type

1898Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$748Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gore Lietzke Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Ezra Stillman • Hammond Residential Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72157898

Redfin Estimate

$2,764,951

$785K since sold in July 2017$19K since October

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This home's estimate is 5.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.62M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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F
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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$221K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

10 days MoM

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16 MoM

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Sale history for 123 Sumner St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72157898

Jul 21, 2017

Sold

$1,980,000

$535/sq ft

May 9, 2017

Pending

—

May 3, 2017

Listed

$1,999,000

$541/sq ft

MLS PIN #30565232

Feb 11, 2002

Sold

$977,200

$264/sq ft

Jan 17, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Dec 5, 2001

Listed

$979,000

$265/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 20, 2000

Sold

$805,000

$218/sq ft

MLS PIN #30383208

Apr 21, 2000

Sold

$819,000

$221/sq ft

Feb 12, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Feb 4, 2000

Listed

$819,000

$221/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$25,748 (+3.8%)

$1,365,000 + $1,292,200

$2,657,200

2025

$24,801 (+3.4%)

$1,300,000 + $1,230,700

$2,530,700

2024

$23,980 (+4.6%)

$1,262,100 + $1,194,900

$2,457,000

2023

$22,936 (+4.5%)

$973,700 + $1,279,300

$2,253,000

2022

$21,946 (+8.7%)

$901,600 + $1,184,500

$2,086,100

2021

$20,187 (+4.4%)

$1,003,700 + $872,400

$1,876,100

2020

$19,339 (+2.9%)

$1,003,700 + $848,700

$1,852,400

2019

$18,793 (+12.6%)

$974,500 + $823,900

$1,798,400

2018

$16,683 (+21.4%)

$814,700 + $727,200

$1,541,900

2017

$13,739 (+4.6%)

$698,600 + $536,900

$1,235,500

2016

$13,140 (+4.9%)

$652,900 + $501,800

$1,154,700

2015

$12,530 (+1.3%)

$610,200 + $469,000

$1,079,200

2014

$12,368 (+5.5%)

$558,800 + $461,700

$1,020,500

2013

$11,726 (+2.9%)

$558,800 + $461,700

$1,020,500

2012

$11,399 (+3.7%)

$558,800 + $461,700

$1,020,500

2011

$10,993 (+2.6%)

$559,100 + $449,400

$1,008,500

2010

$10,713 (+2.4%)

$570,500 + $458,600

$1,029,100

2009

$10,459

$582,100 + $468,000

$1,050,100

Tax history for 123 Sumner St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$25,748 (+3.8%)

$1,365,000 + $1,292,200

$2,657,200

2025

$24,801 (+3.4%)

$1,300,000 + $1,230,700

$2,530,700

2024

$23,980 (+4.6%)

$1,262,100 + $1,194,900

$2,457,000

2023

$22,936 (+4.5%)

$973,700 + $1,279,300

$2,253,000

2022

$21,946 (+8.7%)

$901,600 + $1,184,500

$2,086,100

2021

$20,187 (+4.4%)

$1,003,700 + $872,400

$1,876,100

2020

$19,339 (+2.9%)

$1,003,700 + $848,700

$1,852,400

2019

$18,793 (+12.6%)

$974,500 + $823,900

$1,798,400

2018

$16,683 (+21.4%)

$814,700 + $727,200

$1,541,900

2017

$13,739 (+4.6%)

$698,600 + $536,900

$1,235,500

2016

$13,140 (+4.9%)

$652,900 + $501,800

$1,154,700

2015

$12,530 (+1.3%)

$610,200 + $469,000

$1,079,200

2014

$12,368 (+5.5%)

$558,800 + $461,700

$1,020,500

2013

$11,726 (+2.9%)

$558,800 + $461,700

$1,020,500

2012

$11,399 (+3.7%)

$558,800 + $461,700

$1,020,500

2011

$10,993 (+2.6%)

$559,100 + $449,400

$1,008,500

2010

$10,713 (+2.4%)

$570,500 + $458,600

$1,029,100

2009

$10,459

$582,100 + $468,000

$1,050,100

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

13,459

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

3,698

Year built

1898

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1028996S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Dec 11, 2021.

Jan 26, 2023 • Final

Electrical permit application

Perform a kitchen remodel and upgrade the electrical system to meet current building codes.

Electrical

Kitchen

Jan 10, 2023 • Final

Gas permit - application

Gas

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 345
Length: 23
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

Office Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: Third
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Game Room, Home Office, Bonus Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,698
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,739
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Centre St to Gibbs to Sumner or Commonwealth Ave to Sumner
UnparsedAddress: 123 Sumner St, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,698
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1028996S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 11, 2021

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mason-Rice Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

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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, 15 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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Newton, MA • 02459

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.63M – $3.18M

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Home values near 123 Sumner St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
120 Sumner St, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,266,597
105 Sumner St, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5152 Sq. Ft.	$3,055,096

Address	Redfin Estimate
134 Sumner St, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4600 Sq. Ft.	$3,072,893
115 Sumner St, Newton, MA 8 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3107 Sq. Ft.	$2,304,981

Address	Redfin Estimate
126 Sumner St, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3619 Sq. Ft.	$2,377,817
131 Sumner St, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6025 Sq. Ft.	$3,912,948

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