Off market jul 2007 for $1.6M

$3,072,893

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,428/mo

•

4,600

sq ft

134 Sumner St, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

First time on the market in over 50 years! The third owner proudly offers this majestic brick Victorian copy of Hancock's former Georgian mansion on Beacon Hill w/all the elegance of a bygone era. Vestibule w/leaded glass windows, grand foyer, quarter sawn oak woodwork, pocket doors, 10' celings, 9 fireplaces, widows walk and porte-co-chere. New kitchen in 2000 w/granite counters and sunny breakfast area. Three floors of living space on a half acre corner lot w/terrific yard areas.

Single-familyProperty Type

1894Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$668Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jane Collinson • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Merle Winer • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70548267

Redfin Estimate

$3,072,893

$1.4M since sold in July 2007$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 15.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.65M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,950,000
A
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SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$2,885,000
B
7 beds3.5 baths3,751 sq ft
97 Montvale, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,725,000
C
6 beds5 baths4,196 sq ft
36 Parker St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$2,699,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths4,403 sq ft
799 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$2,965,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths4,282 sq ft
53 Marshall St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,702,000
F
5 beds4 baths5,005 sq ft
14 Hampden Ter, Newton, MA 02459

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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

New listings for sale

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6 beds4.5 baths7,794 sq ft
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Sale history for 134 Sumner St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$29,453 (+7.0%)

$1,343,400 + $1,696,100

$3,039,500

2025

$27,518 (+13.0%)

$1,279,400 + $1,528,600

$2,808,000

2024

$24,343 (+5.5%)

$1,242,100 + $1,252,100

$2,494,200

2023

$23,073 (+4.5%)

$956,800 + $1,309,700

$2,266,500

2022

$22,077 (+3.6%)

$885,900 + $1,212,700

$2,098,600

2021

$21,303 (+3.1%)

$835,800 + $1,144,000

$1,979,800

2020

$20,669 (+2.9%)

$835,800 + $1,144,000

$1,979,800

2019

$20,086 (+3.5%)

$811,500 + $1,110,600

$1,922,100

2018

$19,414 (+3.1%)

$736,100 + $1,058,200

$1,794,300

2017

$18,823 (+4.6%)

$694,400 + $998,300

$1,692,700

2016

$18,003 (+4.9%)

$649,000 + $933,000

$1,582,000

2015

$17,165 (+0.4%)

$606,500 + $872,000

$1,478,500

2014

$17,093 (+5.5%)

$559,500 + $850,800

$1,410,300

2013

$16,204 (+2.9%)

$559,500 + $850,800

$1,410,300

2012

$15,753 (+5.5%)

$559,500 + $850,800

$1,410,300

2011

$14,938 (+2.5%)

$544,700 + $825,800

$1,370,500

2010

$14,576 (+2.4%)

$555,800 + $844,400

$1,400,200

2009

$14,231

$567,100 + $861,700

$1,428,800

Tax history for 134 Sumner St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$29,453 (+7.0%)

$1,343,400 + $1,696,100

$3,039,500

2025

$27,518 (+13.0%)

$1,279,400 + $1,528,600

$2,808,000

2024

$24,343 (+5.5%)

$1,242,100 + $1,252,100

$2,494,200

2023

$23,073 (+4.5%)

$956,800 + $1,309,700

$2,266,500

2022

$22,077 (+3.6%)

$885,900 + $1,212,700

$2,098,600

2021

$21,303 (+3.1%)

$835,800 + $1,144,000

$1,979,800

2020

$20,669 (+2.9%)

$835,800 + $1,144,000

$1,979,800

2019

$20,086 (+3.5%)

$811,500 + $1,110,600

$1,922,100

2018

$19,414 (+3.1%)

$736,100 + $1,058,200

$1,794,300

2017

$18,823 (+4.6%)

$694,400 + $998,300

$1,692,700

2016

$18,003 (+4.9%)

$649,000 + $933,000

$1,582,000

2015

$17,165 (+0.4%)

$606,500 + $872,000

$1,478,500

2014

$17,093 (+5.5%)

$559,500 + $850,800

$1,410,300

2013

$16,204 (+2.9%)

$559,500 + $850,800

$1,410,300

2012

$15,753 (+5.5%)

$559,500 + $850,800

$1,410,300

2011

$14,938 (+2.5%)

$544,700 + $825,800

$1,370,500

2010

$14,576 (+2.4%)

$555,800 + $844,400

$1,400,200

2009

$14,231

$567,100 + $861,700

$1,428,800

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,924

Year built

1894

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2863667S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 306
Length: 18
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 324
Length: 18
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 9
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Library, Bedroom, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,600
Foundation Area: 999,999
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Red Brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Deck - Roof

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,223
Tax Year: 2007

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Oil, Fireplace(s)

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Corner of Gibbs Street
UnparsedAddress: 134 Sumner Street, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,924
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1894
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2863667S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: See List At House
StandardStatus: Closed

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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

50% 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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$2.92M – $3.53M

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Home values near 134 Sumner St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
156 Sumner St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3649 Sq. Ft.	$1,862,268
126 Sumner St, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3619 Sq. Ft.	$2,377,817

Address	Redfin Estimate
148 Sumner St, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2842 Sq. Ft.	$2,015,902
131 Sumner St, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6025 Sq. Ft.	$3,912,948

Address	Redfin Estimate
120 Sumner St, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,266,597
139 Sumner St, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$1,944,339

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