Google street view image for 98 Sumner St, Newton, MA 02459

Off market

$1,961,958

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3.5 ba

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2,430

sq ft

98 Sumner St, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

98 Sumner St is a 2,430 square foot house on a 0.32 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,961,958.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$807Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,961,958

$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9% lower than the average sale price ($2.16M) 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 AUG 14, 2026
$1,435,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,291 sq ft
105 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,000,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths2,686 sq ft
34 Converse Ave, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,725,000
D
6 beds5 baths4,196 sq ft
36 Parker St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,650,000
E
6 beds2.5 baths2,589 sq ft
34 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$2,965,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths4,282 sq ft
53 Marshall St, Newton, MA 02459

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$1,863,723

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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
$4,200,000
6 beds8 baths6,350 sq ft
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$2,000,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,452 sq ft
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$1,250,000
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3 beds1.5 baths1,936 sq ft
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$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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$1,200,000
Studio— baths1,800 sq ft
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Sale history for 98 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

$16,817 (+3.8%)

$1,377,100 + $358,400

$1,735,500

2025

$16,198 (−5.2%)

$1,311,500 + $341,400

$1,652,900

2024

$17,080 (+6.0%)

$1,273,300 + $476,700

$1,750,000

2023

$16,119 (+4.5%)

$983,800 + $599,600

$1,583,400

2022

$15,423 (+3.6%)

$910,900 + $555,200

$1,466,100

2021

$14,882 (+3.1%)

$859,300 + $523,800

$1,383,100

2020

$14,440 (+2.9%)

$859,300 + $523,800

$1,383,100

2019

$14,032 (+4.2%)

$834,300 + $508,500

$1,342,800

2018

$13,460 (+3.1%)

$747,500 + $496,500

$1,244,000

2017

$13,050 (+4.6%)

$705,200 + $468,400

$1,173,600

2016

$12,482 (+4.9%)

$659,100 + $437,700

$1,096,800

2015

$11,900 (+1.1%)

$616,000 + $409,000

$1,025,000

2014

$11,775 (+5.5%)

$563,900 + $407,600

$971,500

2013

$11,163 (+2.9%)

$563,900 + $407,600

$971,500

2012

$10,852 (+3.9%)

$563,900 + $407,600

$971,500

2011

$10,442 (+1.3%)

$563,700 + $394,300

$958,000

2010

$10,311 (+2.4%)

$575,200 + $415,300

$990,500

2009

$10,067

$586,900 + $423,800

$1,010,700

Tax history for 98 Sumner St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,817 (+3.8%)

$1,377,100 + $358,400

$1,735,500

2025

$16,198 (−5.2%)

$1,311,500 + $341,400

$1,652,900

2024

$17,080 (+6.0%)

$1,273,300 + $476,700

$1,750,000

2023

$16,119 (+4.5%)

$983,800 + $599,600

$1,583,400

2022

$15,423 (+3.6%)

$910,900 + $555,200

$1,466,100

2021

$14,882 (+3.1%)

$859,300 + $523,800

$1,383,100

2020

$14,440 (+2.9%)

$859,300 + $523,800

$1,383,100

2019

$14,032 (+4.2%)

$834,300 + $508,500

$1,342,800

2018

$13,460 (+3.1%)

$747,500 + $496,500

$1,244,000

2017

$13,050 (+4.6%)

$705,200 + $468,400

$1,173,600

2016

$12,482 (+4.9%)

$659,100 + $437,700

$1,096,800

2015

$11,900 (+1.1%)

$616,000 + $409,000

$1,025,000

2014

$11,775 (+5.5%)

$563,900 + $407,600

$971,500

2013

$11,163 (+2.9%)

$563,900 + $407,600

$971,500

2012

$10,852 (+3.9%)

$563,900 + $407,600

$971,500

2011

$10,442 (+1.3%)

$563,700 + $394,300

$958,000

2010

$10,311 (+2.4%)

$575,200 + $415,300

$990,500

2009

$10,067

$586,900 + $423,800

$1,010,700

*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: 1,212

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

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: 2,430
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,592
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,206
# 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: 13,939
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.32
Zoning Code: SR2
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,430
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 143871S

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 • 1.8mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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

51% 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

$1.86M – $2.26M

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Home values near 98 Sumner St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
106 Sumner Street, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4215 Sq. Ft.	$2,482,964
120 Sumner Street, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,257,993

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Sumner Street, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4924 Sq. Ft.	$3,076,763
83 Sumner Street, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4158 Sq. Ft.	$2,573,722

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Sumner Street, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4883 Sq. Ft.	$2,653,107
99 Sumner Street, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2362 Sq. Ft.	$1,812,668

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