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$1,944,339

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3 ba

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2,800

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139 Sumner St, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

139 Sumner St is a 2,800 square foot house on a 0.33 acre lot with 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,944,339.

Single-familyProperty Type

1867Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$694Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,944,339

$25K since September

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This home's estimate is 2.7% lower than the average sale price ($2.00M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$2,160,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths2,951 sq ft
19 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,650,000
B
6 beds2.5 baths2,589 sq ft
34 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,879,500
C
6 beds3 baths2,993 sq ft
26 Hillside Rd, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$1,950,000
D
6 beds2.5 baths4,159 sq ft
92 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,625,000
E
6 beds3.5 baths3,036 sq ft
1083 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,725,000
F
6 beds5 baths4,196 sq ft
36 Parker St, 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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$4,200,000
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EARLY ACCESS
$1,795,000
2 beds3 baths3,337 sq ft
403 Dedham St Unit E, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1PM
$1,299,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,370 sq ft
79 Beecher Pl #79, Newton, MA 02459
$2,750,000
6 beds4.5 baths7,794 sq ft
56 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 02459
3D WALKTHROUGH
$4,685,000
6 beds6.5 baths5,582 sq ft
67 Meadowbrook Rd, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,150,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,400 sq ft
15 Cummings Rd, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12PM
$949,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,890 sq ft
26-28 Wessex Rd #28, Newton, MA 02459
$3,900,000
4 beds3.5 baths5,145 sq ft
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OPEN FRI, 12:30PM TO 2PM
$3,000,000
6 beds6.5 baths5,590 sq ft
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Sale history for 139 Sumner St

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,525 (+3.8%)

$1,383,700 + $321,700

$1,705,400

2025

$15,917 (+3.4%)

$1,317,800 + $306,400

$1,624,200

2024

$15,391 (+5.1%)

$1,279,400 + $297,500

$1,576,900

2023

$14,641 (+4.5%)

$989,200 + $449,000

$1,438,200

2022

$14,009 (+3.6%)

$915,900 + $415,800

$1,331,700

2021

$13,518 (+3.1%)

$864,100 + $392,200

$1,256,300

2020

$13,116 (+2.9%)

$864,100 + $392,200

$1,256,300

2019

$12,746 (+5.5%)

$838,900 + $380,800

$1,219,700

2018

$12,082 (+3.1%)

$751,200 + $365,400

$1,116,600

2017

$11,714 (+4.6%)

$708,700 + $344,700

$1,053,400

2016

$11,204 (+4.9%)

$662,300 + $322,200

$984,500

2015

$10,682 (+1.0%)

$619,000 + $301,100

$920,100

2014

$10,575 (+25.4%)

$566,600 + $305,900

$872,500

2013

$8,435 (+2.9%)

$566,600 + $167,500

$734,100

2012

$8,200 (+0.9%)

$566,600 + $167,500

$734,100

2011

$8,126 (+2.6%)

$566,100 + $179,400

$745,500

2010

$7,919 (+2.4%)

$577,700 + $183,000

$760,700

2009

$7,731

$589,500 + $186,700

$776,200

Tax history for 139 Sumner St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,525 (+3.8%)

$1,383,700 + $321,700

$1,705,400

2025

$15,917 (+3.4%)

$1,317,800 + $306,400

$1,624,200

2024

$15,391 (+5.1%)

$1,279,400 + $297,500

$1,576,900

2023

$14,641 (+4.5%)

$989,200 + $449,000

$1,438,200

2022

$14,009 (+3.6%)

$915,900 + $415,800

$1,331,700

2021

$13,518 (+3.1%)

$864,100 + $392,200

$1,256,300

2020

$13,116 (+2.9%)

$864,100 + $392,200

$1,256,300

2019

$12,746 (+5.5%)

$838,900 + $380,800

$1,219,700

2018

$12,082 (+3.1%)

$751,200 + $365,400

$1,116,600

2017

$11,714 (+4.6%)

$708,700 + $344,700

$1,053,400

2016

$11,204 (+4.9%)

$662,300 + $322,200

$984,500

2015

$10,682 (+1.0%)

$619,000 + $301,100

$920,100

2014

$10,575 (+25.4%)

$566,600 + $305,900

$872,500

2013

$8,435 (+2.9%)

$566,600 + $167,500

$734,100

2012

$8,200 (+0.9%)

$566,600 + $167,500

$734,100

2011

$8,126 (+2.6%)

$566,100 + $179,400

$745,500

2010

$7,919 (+2.4%)

$577,700 + $183,000

$760,700

2009

$7,731

$589,500 + $186,700

$776,200

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,665

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 14

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Victorian
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Mansard

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,800
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,843
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,665
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,375
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.33
Zoning Code: SR2
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,800
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1867
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2289194S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

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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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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

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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Estimated sale price

$1.85M – $2.24M

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Home values near 139 Sumner St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
156 Sumner St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3649 Sq. Ft.	$1,862,268
131 Sumner St, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6025 Sq. Ft.	$3,912,948

Address	Redfin Estimate
148 Sumner St, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2842 Sq. Ft.	$2,015,902
147 Sumner St, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2707 Sq. Ft.	$2,609,626

Address	Redfin Estimate
134 Sumner St, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4600 Sq. Ft.	$3,072,893
155 Sumner St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3650 Sq. Ft.	$2,285,870

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