$3,898,000

131 Sumner St Newton, MA 02459

6 beds
4 full, 1 partial
6,025 sqft
0.3 acres
$647 / sqft
House

Property details

About 131 Sumner St

This spectacular, freshly painted Victorian-era residence, with a mansard roof, seamlessly blends modern renovations with period appointments. The interior is graced with crown molding, tray ceilings, built-ins, granite and marble accents, beautiful oak floors, large windows. The main level offers an exquisite layout, well suited for entertaining, featuring a professional-grade kitchen, elegant living and dining rooms, and a family room with three exposures and direct access out to the patio and grill area. There are six glorious bedrooms and four full, and one-half luxurious bathrooms. Additional highlights: include a media/game room, a wine cellar, and beautiful, lush grounds. Located in Newton Centre, this property is convenient to village shops and restaurants, and the “T”. It is also situated in a school buffer zone.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingCentral Air
Size6,025 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.32 Acres
Year built1865
ParkingDetached, Off Street
MLS #73355102
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 73355102
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Hammond Residential Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (617) 731-4644
  • Listing Agent: Eileen Strong O Boy

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 11, 2015
Home Sold
$2,700,000
Mar 15, 2004
Home Sold
$1,850,000
Jul 15, 2002
Home Sold
$975,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$3,874,300$37,813
2023$3,573,200$36,375
2022$3,308,500$34,805
2021$3,121,200$33,584
2020$3,121,200$32,585
2019$3,030,300$31,667

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

10

Mason-Rice Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

149 Pleasant St

6

Ward Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

10 Dolphin Rd

6

Bowen Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

280 Cypress St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $193,627. The majority of Newton, MA residents have income $200k+ annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

12%
<35k
20%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
48%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

30%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
30%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Brooks BrothersBrooks Brothers

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW
  • AcuraAcura

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • SportsSports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 131 Sumner St

This home is located at 131 Sumner St in Newton, MA and zip code 02459 in the Newton Centre neighborhood. This 6,025 square foot home, which was built in 1865, sits on a 0.32 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,898,000.

Newton, MA housing market in March 2025 saw over 21 listings sold above listed price, more than 6 sold at listed price and over 22 sold below. In March 2025 in Newton, MA there were 41.6% more homes for sale than in February. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 31 days, the median list price was $1,497,875.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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