Beautifully renovated Victorian just half a mile from Newton Center, the T, shops, and restaurants, offering the ease of village living in a sought-after neighborhood. This elegant home blends timeless character with modern updates. The first floor features formal living and dining rooms, a welcoming family room, gracious foyer, powder room, and a spacious eat-in kitchen with access to a large deck, ideal for entertaining. The upper floors include seven bedrooms, three baths, and a dedicated office, providing exceptional flexibility. Original details are thoughtfully preserved alongside extensive renovations. Highlights include a radiant-heated mudroom with custom cubbies, energy-efficient windows, first-floor laundry, professional landscaping, and a deep front porch. With major system upgrades and a new Sub-Zero refrigerator, this home offers historic charm, modern comfort, and an outstanding location.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,367
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# 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: Victorian
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,353
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,895
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,395
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 3
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,276
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.19
Zoning Code: SR2
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,353
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3724046S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Sale and tax history for 70 Sumner St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSPIN #73563210
Sep 4, 2026
Rental Removed
$9,500
$3/sq ft
Aug 14, 2026
Listed for Rent
$9,500
$3/sq ft
MLSPIN #73498194
Apr 28, 2026
Rental Removed
$9,500
$3/sq ft
Apr 9, 2026
Listed for Rent
$9,500
$3/sq ft
MLS PIN #71741013
Nov 19, 2014
Sold
$1,135,000
$339/sq ft
Oct 7, 2014
Contingent
—
Sep 10, 2014
Listed
$1,250,000
$373/sq ft
+9
Charming Victorian home in sought after Newton Centre neighborhood. Warm vibes exude from this 1895 much loved home. Great flow for today's family living. Large bright rooms with hardwood floors and many period details, including high ceilings, 2 fireplaces, detailed moldings and graceful staircase. Lovely front porch and detached garage which is currently being used as a workshop. Walk to shops, restaurants and the "T". This house is being sold "as is".
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,453 (+3.8%)
$1,247,500 + $450,400
$1,697,900
2025
$15,847 (+3.4%)
$1,188,100 + $428,900
$1,617,000
2024
$15,322 (+5.5%)
$1,153,500 + $416,400
$1,569,900
2023
$14,524 (+4.5%)
$877,700 + $549,000
$1,426,700
2022
$13,897 (+3.6%)
$812,700 + $508,300
$1,321,000
2021
$13,409 (+3.1%)
$766,700 + $479,500
$1,246,200
2020
$13,010 (+2.9%)
$766,700 + $479,500
$1,246,200
2019
$12,643 (+3.8%)
$744,400 + $465,500
$1,209,900
2018
$12,180 (+3.3%)
$671,200 + $454,500
$1,125,700
2017
$11,787 (+4.6%)
$633,200 + $426,800
$1,060,000
2016
$11,274 (+4.9%)
$591,800 + $398,900
$990,700
2015
$10,750 (+1.0%)
$553,100 + $372,800
$925,900
2014
$10,646 (+5.5%)
$507,500 + $370,900
$878,400
2013
$10,093 (+2.9%)
$507,500 + $370,900
$878,400
2012
$9,812 (+3.5%)
$507,500 + $370,900
$878,400
2011
$9,484 (−15.7%)
$510,700 + $359,400
$870,100
2010
$11,250 (+2.4%)
$521,100 + $559,600
$1,080,700
2009
$10,984
$531,700 + $571,100
$1,102,800
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
9/10
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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About Newton
Centre
Newton Centre, located between Chestnut Hill and Waban, is a residential and commercial Newton neighborhood with a walkable village center and Green Line access. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at Centre Street and Beacon Street, where cafés, independent shops, and sidewalk patios cluster around the trolley stop. Pillars include the Newton Free Library, the New Art Center, and the West Suburban YMCA. Early-20th-century Colonials and Tudors line leafy streets, with pocket parks and school grounds breaking up the blocks. Crystal Lake and nearby trails add a nature-forward counterpoint to the village bustle. Dining and errands orbit the compact Centre Street corridor, while the D branch keeps downtown Boston within reach.
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Public facts and zoning for 70 Sumner St
Beds
7
Baths
3.5
Sq. Ft.
3,353
Stories
3
Lot Size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1899
Year Renovated
—
County
Middlesex County
APN
3724046S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026.
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