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Off market jun 2025 for $3.7M

$3,912,948

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,780/mo

•

6,025

sq ft

131 Sumner St, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

This spectacular, freshly painted Victorian-era residence, with a mansard roof, seamlessly blends modern renovations with period appointments. The interior is graced with crown molding, tray ceilings, built-ins, granite and marble accents, beautiful oak floors, large windows. The main level offers an exquisite layout, well suited for entertaining, featuring a professional-grade kitchen, elegant living and dining rooms, and a family room with three exposures and direct access out to the patio and grill area. There are six glorious bedrooms and four full, and one-half luxurious bathrooms. Additional highlights: include a media/game room, a wine cellar, and beautiful, lush grounds. Located in Newton Centre, this property is convenient to village shops and restaurants, and the “T”. It is also situated in a school buffer zone.

Single-familyProperty Type

1865Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$649Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Eileen Strong O Boy • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73355102

Redfin Estimate

$3,912,948

$188K since sold in June 2025$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 37.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.85M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,725,000
A
6 beds5 baths4,196 sq ft
36 Parker St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,702,000
B
5 beds4 baths5,005 sq ft
14 Hampden Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$2,699,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,403 sq ft
799 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$2,750,000
D
6 beds5 baths6,420 sq ft
686 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,725,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$3,500,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths6,719 sq ft
123 Sargent St, Newton, MA 02458

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated September 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

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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$2,750,000
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$4,685,000
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Sale history for 131 Sumner St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73355102

Jun 30, 2025

Sold

$3,725,000

$618/sq ft

May 13, 2025

Contingent

—

Apr 4, 2025

Listed

$3,898,000

$647/sq ft

MLS PIN #71825239

Aug 13, 2015

Sold

$2,700,000

$448/sq ft

Jul 28, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 20, 2015

Price Changed

$3,125,000

$519/sq ft

May 29, 2015

Price Changed

$3,200,000

$531/sq ft

Apr 28, 2015

Listed

$3,400,000

$564/sq ft

+17

Meticulously gut renovated in 2004, Mansard Victorian home features a stately formal living rm, library, dining rm w/crown moulding, tray ceiling + perfectly restored wainscoting. Kitchen w/cherry cabinets, SS appliances, large Sub-Zero fridge, wall ovens, granite island + dining nook w/bay window bench seating. Kitchen flows into family rm surrounded by lg windows w/3 exposures, gas FP + direct access to Bluestone patio + grill area. The 2nd flr features the fabulous master suite w/Calcutta Gold marble bath w/steam shower, radiant floors + soaking tub, 2 large bed rms, custom office w/built in cabinets, + open sitting area w/extensive storage. 3rd flr has 3 bed rms + brand new full bath. Additional features include a media/game room, 1500 btl wine cellar, 2 car garage w/2nd fridge, state-of-the-art media controls + 4 separate zones of commercial grade heat/cool w/fresh air handling, humidification + dehumidification. Steps to Newton Center and the T. Located in school buffer zone.

MLS PIN #30799022

Mar 15, 2004

Sold

$1,850,000

$307/sq ft

Dec 31, 2003

Listed

$1,995,000

$331/sq ft

MLS PIN #30600093

Jul 15, 2002

Sold

$975,000

$162/sq ft

Apr 30, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Apr 23, 2002

Listed

$800,000

$133/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$35,306 (−9.7%)

$1,373,400 + $2,270,200

$3,643,600

2025

$39,107 (+3.4%)

$1,504,200 + $2,486,300

$3,990,500

2024

$37,813 (+4.0%)

$1,460,400 + $2,413,900

$3,874,300

2023

$36,375 (+4.5%)

$1,127,800 + $2,445,400

$3,573,200

2022

$34,805 (+3.6%)

$1,044,300 + $2,264,200

$3,308,500

2021

$33,584 (+3.1%)

$985,200 + $2,136,000

$3,121,200

2020

$32,585 (+2.9%)

$985,200 + $2,136,000

$3,121,200

2019

$31,667 (+3.5%)

$956,500 + $2,073,800

$3,030,300

2018

$30,589 (+3.1%)

$745,400 + $2,081,700

$2,827,100

2017

$29,658 (+26.2%)

$703,200 + $1,963,900

$2,667,100

2016

$23,496 (+4.9%)

$657,200 + $1,407,500

$2,064,700

2015

$22,403 (+2.4%)

$614,200 + $1,315,400

$1,929,600

2014

$21,877 (+5.5%)

$562,300 + $1,242,700

$1,805,000

2013

$20,739 (+2.9%)

$562,300 + $1,242,700

$1,805,000

2012

$20,162 (+6.5%)

$562,300 + $1,242,700

$1,805,000

2011

$18,932 (+2.6%)

$562,200 + $1,174,700

$1,736,900

2010

$18,450 (+2.4%)

$573,700 + $1,198,600

$1,772,300

2009

$18,013

$585,400 + $1,223,100

$1,808,500

Tax history for 131 Sumner St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$35,306 (−9.7%)

$1,373,400 + $2,270,200

$3,643,600

2025

$39,107 (+3.4%)

$1,504,200 + $2,486,300

$3,990,500

2024

$37,813 (+4.0%)

$1,460,400 + $2,413,900

$3,874,300

2023

$36,375 (+4.5%)

$1,127,800 + $2,445,400

$3,573,200

2022

$34,805 (+3.6%)

$1,044,300 + $2,264,200

$3,308,500

2021

$33,584 (+3.1%)

$985,200 + $2,136,000

$3,121,200

2020

$32,585 (+2.9%)

$985,200 + $2,136,000

$3,121,200

2019

$31,667 (+3.5%)

$956,500 + $2,073,800

$3,030,300

2018

$30,589 (+3.1%)

$745,400 + $2,081,700

$2,827,100

2017

$29,658 (+26.2%)

$703,200 + $1,963,900

$2,667,100

2016

$23,496 (+4.9%)

$657,200 + $1,407,500

$2,064,700

2015

$22,403 (+2.4%)

$614,200 + $1,315,400

$1,929,600

2014

$21,877 (+5.5%)

$562,300 + $1,242,700

$1,805,000

2013

$20,739 (+2.9%)

$562,300 + $1,242,700

$1,805,000

2012

$20,162 (+6.5%)

$562,300 + $1,242,700

$1,805,000

2011

$18,932 (+2.6%)

$562,200 + $1,174,700

$1,736,900

2010

$18,450 (+2.4%)

$573,700 + $1,198,600

$1,772,300

2009

$18,013

$585,400 + $1,223,100

$1,808,500

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,507

Year built

1865

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3772735S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,025
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $32,585
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Centre to sumner
UnparsedAddress: 131 Sumner St, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,507
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1865
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3772735S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

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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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, 15 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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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

$3.72M – $4.50M

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Home values near 131 Sumner St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
120 Sumner Street, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,266,597
115 Sumner Street, Newton, MA 8 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3107 Sq. Ft.	$2,304,981

Address	Redfin Estimate
134 Sumner Street, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4600 Sq. Ft.	$3,072,893
139 Sumner Street, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$1,944,339

Address	Redfin Estimate
126 Sumner Street, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3619 Sq. Ft.	$2,377,817
147 Sumner Street, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2707 Sq. Ft.	$2,609,626

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