Google street view image for 38 Sumner St, Newton, MA 02459

Off market

$1,688,316

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4.5 ba

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2,968

sq ft

38 Sumner St, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

38 Sumner St is a 2,968 square foot multi-family home on a 7,841 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,688,316.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$569Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,688,316

$37K since September

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This home's estimate is 27% lower than the average sale price ($2.31M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$2,100,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,945 sq ft
34 Irving St, 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 JUN 29, 2026
$2,760,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,532 sq ft
60 Ashton Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,725,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,435,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,291 sq ft
105 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$2,699,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,403 sq ft
799 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459

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$1,603,643

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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

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

EARLY ACCESS
$1,750,000
2 beds3 baths2,290 sq ft
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EARLY ACCESS
$4,200,000
6 beds8 baths6,350 sq ft
55 Rosalie Rd, Newton, MA 02459
3D WALKTHROUGH
$2,000,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,452 sq ft
95 Spiers Rd, Newton, MA 02459
HOT HOME
$1,250,000
3 beds2 baths1,768 sq ft
22 Roosevelt Rd, Newton, MA 02459
$1,250,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,936 sq ft
142 Jackson St, Newton, MA 02459
$2,900,000
4 beds4 baths3,630 sq ft
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VIDEO TOUR
$3,795,000
6 beds7 baths7,400 sq ft
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Sale history for 38 Sumner St

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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,495 (+3.4%)

$1,018,800 + $460,300

$1,479,100

2024

$14,015 (+3.8%)

$989,100 + $446,900

$1,436,000

2023

$13,508 (+4.5%)

$792,300 + $534,600

$1,326,900

2022

$12,925 (+6.6%)

$733,600 + $495,000

$1,228,600

2021

$12,129 (+3.1%)

$673,000 + $454,200

$1,127,200

2020

$11,768 (+6.9%)

$673,000 + $454,200

$1,127,200

2019

$11,009 (−0.3%)

$629,000 + $424,500

$1,053,500

2018

$11,045 (+13.6%)

$589,800 + $431,000

$1,020,800

2017

$9,724 (+6.5%)

$541,100 + $333,400

$874,500

2016

$9,130 (+4.9%)

$496,400 + $305,900

$802,300

2015

$8,705 (−0.1%)

$463,900 + $285,900

$749,800

2014

$8,714 (+5.5%)

$426,500 + $292,500

$719,000

2013

$8,261 (+7.5%)

$426,500 + $292,500

$719,000

2012

$7,685 (+0.2%)

$426,500 + $261,500

$688,000

2011

$7,671 (−4.5%)

$441,000 + $262,800

$703,800

2010

$8,035 (−0.7%)

$450,000 + $321,900

$771,900

2009

$8,093

$473,700 + $338,800

$812,500

Tax history for 38 Sumner St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,495 (+3.4%)

$1,018,800 + $460,300

$1,479,100

2024

$14,015 (+3.8%)

$989,100 + $446,900

$1,436,000

2023

$13,508 (+4.5%)

$792,300 + $534,600

$1,326,900

2022

$12,925 (+6.6%)

$733,600 + $495,000

$1,228,600

2021

$12,129 (+3.1%)

$673,000 + $454,200

$1,127,200

2020

$11,768 (+6.9%)

$673,000 + $454,200

$1,127,200

2019

$11,009 (−0.3%)

$629,000 + $424,500

$1,053,500

2018

$11,045 (+13.6%)

$589,800 + $431,000

$1,020,800

2017

$9,724 (+6.5%)

$541,100 + $333,400

$874,500

2016

$9,130 (+4.9%)

$496,400 + $305,900

$802,300

2015

$8,705 (−0.1%)

$463,900 + $285,900

$749,800

2014

$8,714 (+5.5%)

$426,500 + $292,500

$719,000

2013

$8,261 (+7.5%)

$426,500 + $292,500

$719,000

2012

$7,685 (+0.2%)

$426,500 + $261,500

$688,000

2011

$7,671 (−4.5%)

$441,000 + $262,800

$703,800

2010

$8,035 (−0.7%)

$450,000 + $321,900

$771,900

2009

$8,093

$473,700 + $338,800

$812,500

*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: 1,502
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 12

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: NEWTON
Living Sq. Ft: 2,968
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,136
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,502
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.18
Zoning Code: MR1
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,968
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 703836

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-14% 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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Historical weather

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Estimated sale price

$1.60M – $1.94M

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Home values near 38 Sumner St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Sumner St, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,724,114
30 Sumner St Apt 26, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2077 Sq. Ft.	$2,017,396

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Sumner St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1994 Sq. Ft.	$1,547,080
30 Sumner St Apt 30, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3748 Sq. Ft.	$2,412,106

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Sumner St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$1,292,093
30 Sumner St Apt 28, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2311 Sq. Ft.	$1,642,662

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