OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2022 for $1.4M

$4,488,250

•

6,745

sq ft

16 Summit St, Newton, MA 02458

About this home

Massive Queen Anne Italianate Victorian single family c.1850 on large 19,687 sf lot with imposing period detail known as the John L. Ordway House. Built as a single family. it has been used as a 3 unit home and the City has it assessed as a 3 unit home presently. A talk with inspectional services says it can really be just two units. High ceilings , oak floors, grand entryway, natural woodwork and stained glass, this home offers development possibilities or for Victorian lovers a chance to restore to todays standards. High on a hill in a desirable neighborhood with sweeping views and convenient access to the mass pike into Boston are a couple of more nice features.Seven+ bedrooms, 4 baths, plus huge ballroom style rear room/gym on second floor.: OFFERS PLEASE MAKE GOOD FOR 24 HOURS.

Single-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$665Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Gary Vrotsos Team • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Bought with Femion Mezini • Buyers Brokers Only, LLC

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72983132

Redfin Estimate

$4,488,250

$3.1M since sold in August 2022$242K since September

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This home's estimate is 38.7% higher than the average sale price ($3.24M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$3,250,000
A
6 beds4.5 baths5,150 sq ft
49 Buswell Park, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$2,650,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths6,260 sq ft
81 Brackett Rd, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$4,500,000
C
5 beds6 baths7,522 sq ft
66 Montrose St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$3,118,000
D
5 beds4 baths4,415 sq ft
25 Claremont St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$3,150,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths5,296 sq ft
3 Cedar St, Newton Center, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$2,750,000
F
6 beds5 baths6,420 sq ft
686 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458

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Market trends in 02458, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.9%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$159K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 16 Summit St

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Single Family Residential

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Middlesex County

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Last updated by owner on Jul 25, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Basement Information
Basement: Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 18
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,745
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: brown

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, City View(s)

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Lot Features: Sloped
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s), City
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $22,375
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Center St to Newtonville Ave to Summit St
UnparsedAddress: 16 Summit St, Newton MA 02458

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: —
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Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: —

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 25, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Cabot Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

6 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$4.26M – $5.16M

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Home values near 16 Summit St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Summit Street Unit 14, Newton, MA 8 Beds \| 9 Baths \| 6253 Sq. Ft.	—
26 Summit Street Unit 26, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1231 Sq. Ft.	$649,157

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Summit Street Unit 20, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2574 Sq. Ft.	—
28 Summit Street Unit 28, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1128 Sq. Ft.	$577,818

Address	Redfin Estimate
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28 Summit Street Unit 2, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1138 Sq. Ft.	$589,231

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