Google street view image for 166 Sumner St, Newton, MA 02459

Off market oct 1988 for $279K

$1,502,777

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,888/mo

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2.5 ba

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2,479

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166 Sumner St, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

166 Sumner St is a 2,479 square foot house on a 10,454 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 28, 1988 for $279,900. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,502,777.

Single-familyProperty Type

1830Year Built

10,454 sq ftLot Size

$606Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,502,777

$1.2M since sold in October 1988$237K since September

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This home's estimate is 14.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.76M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,650,000
A
6 beds2.5 baths2,589 sq ft
34 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$2,160,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,951 sq ft
19 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,435,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,291 sq ft
105 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,350,000
D
5 beds2 baths2,244 sq ft
56 Daniel St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$1,950,000
E
6 beds2.5 baths4,159 sq ft
92 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,000,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths2,686 sq ft
34 Converse Ave, Newton, MA 02458

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$56K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 166 Sumner St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,967 (+3.8%)

$1,235,000

2025

$11,527 (+4.6%)

2024

$11,022 (+4.0%)

2023

$10,599 (+5.6%)

$927,500 + $113,700

$1,041,200

2022

$10,038 (+3.6%)

$858,800 + $95,400

$954,200

2021

$9,686 (+3.1%)

$810,200 + $90,000

$900,200

2020

$9,398 (+2.9%)

$810,200 + $90,000

$900,200

2019

$9,133 (+3.1%)

$786,600 + $87,400

$874,000

2018

$8,855 (+3.1%)

$708,500 + $109,900

$818,400

2017

$8,586 (+4.6%)

$668,400 + $103,700

$772,100

2016

$8,212 (+4.9%)

$624,700 + $96,900

$721,600

2015

$7,830 (−1.0%)

$583,800 + $90,600

$674,400

2014

$7,906 (+5.5%)

$535,300 + $117,000

$652,300

2013

$7,495 (+2.9%)

$535,300 + $117,000

$652,300

2012

$7,286 (+1.2%)

$535,300 + $117,000

$652,300

2011

$7,201

$537,800 + $122,800

$660,600

2010

$7,197 (+2.4%)

$548,800 + $142,600

$691,400

2009

$7,027

$560,000 + $145,500

$705,500

Tax history for 166 Sumner St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,967 (+3.8%)

$1,235,000

2025

$11,527 (+4.6%)

2024

$11,022 (+4.0%)

2023

$10,599 (+5.6%)

$927,500 + $113,700

$1,041,200

2022

$10,038 (+3.6%)

$858,800 + $95,400

$954,200

2021

$9,686 (+3.1%)

$810,200 + $90,000

$900,200

2020

$9,398 (+2.9%)

$810,200 + $90,000

$900,200

2019

$9,133 (+3.1%)

$786,600 + $87,400

$874,000

2018

$8,855 (+3.1%)

$708,500 + $109,900

$818,400

2017

$8,586 (+4.6%)

$668,400 + $103,700

$772,100

2016

$8,212 (+4.9%)

$624,700 + $96,900

$721,600

2015

$7,830 (−1.0%)

$583,800 + $90,600

$674,400

2014

$7,906 (+5.5%)

$535,300 + $117,000

$652,300

2013

$7,495 (+2.9%)

$535,300 + $117,000

$652,300

2012

$7,286 (+1.2%)

$535,300 + $117,000

$652,300

2011

$7,201

$537,800 + $122,800

$660,600

2010

$7,197 (+2.4%)

$548,800 + $142,600

$691,400

2009

$7,027

$560,000 + $145,500

$705,500

*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: 1,241

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Pool Information
Has Pool

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,479
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,351
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,259
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,454
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.24
Zoning Code: SR2
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,479
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1830
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 621112S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

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 • 1.6mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 22-32% chance 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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Estimated sale price

$1.43M – $1.73M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
180 Sumner St Apartment 178, Newton, MA 8 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4040 Sq. Ft.	$2,199,070
148 Sumner St, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2842 Sq. Ft.	$2,004,674

Address	Redfin Estimate
172 Sumner St, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$2,241,104
155 Sumner St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3650 Sq. Ft.	$2,245,132

Address	Redfin Estimate
156 Sumner St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3649 Sq. Ft.	$1,844,764
163 Sumner St Apartment 163, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1634 Sq. Ft.	$900,892

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