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.
Sold for $3,725,000
$3,725,000
131 Sumner St, Newton, MA 02459
6beds
6,025sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1865
0.32 Acres Lot
$3,758,200 Zestimate®
$618/sqft
$7,926 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,758,200
$3.46M - $4.10M
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Modern renovationsPeriod appointmentsLuxurious bathroomsPatio and grill areaMansard roofLush groundsSix glorious bedrooms
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Listed by:
Eileen Strong O Boy 617-513-4343,
Hammond Residential Real Estate 617-731-4644
Bought with:
Donahue Maley and Burns Team
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73355102
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,025
- Total interior livable area: 6,025 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,507
- Finished area below ground: 1,518
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: S:61 B:030 L:0014,698242
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1865
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $618/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,121,200
- Annual tax amount: $32,585
- Date on market: 12/4/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $3,725,000-4.4%$618/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Contingent | $3,898,000$647/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,898,000+44.4%$647/sqft |
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| 8/11/2015 | Sold | $2,700,000-13.6%$448/sqft |
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| 7/28/2015 | Pending sale | $3,125,000$519/sqft |
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| 7/20/2015 | Price change | $3,125,000-2.3%$519/sqft |
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| 5/29/2015 | Price change | $3,200,000-5.9%$531/sqft |
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| 4/28/2015 | Listed for sale | $3,400,000+83.8%$564/sqft |
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| 3/15/2004 | Sold | $1,850,000+89.7%$307/sqft |
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| 7/15/2002 | Sold | $975,000$162/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,107 +3.4% | $3,990,500 +3% |
| 2024 | $37,813 +4% | $3,874,300 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $36,375 +4.5% | $3,573,200 +8% |
| 2022 | $34,805 +3.6% | $3,308,500 +6% |
| 2021 | $33,584 +3.1% | $3,121,200 |
| 2020 | $32,585 +2.9% | $3,121,200 +3% |
| 2019 | $31,667 +3.5% | $3,030,300 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $30,589 +3.1% | $2,827,100 +6% |
| 2017 | $29,658 +26.2% | $2,667,100 +29.2% |
| 2016 | $23,496 +4.9% | $2,064,700 +7% |
| 2015 | $22,403 +2.4% | $1,929,600 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $21,877 +5.5% | $1,805,000 |
| 2013 | $20,739 +2.9% | $1,805,000 |
| 2012 | $20,162 +6.5% | $1,805,000 +3.9% |
| 2011 | $18,932 +2.6% | $1,736,900 -2% |
| 2010 | $18,450 +2.4% | $1,772,300 -2% |
| 2009 | $18,013 +2.7% | $1,808,500 |
| 2008 | $17,542 +3.5% | $1,808,500 -0.4% |
| 2007 | $16,942 +2.7% | $1,815,900 +3% |
| 2006 | $16,502 +3.7% | $1,763,000 +5% |
| 2005 | $15,917 +76.8% | $1,679,000 +90.2% |
| 2004 | $9,004 +17.4% | $882,700 +25.7% |
| 2003 | $7,668 +9.9% | $702,200 |
| 2002 | $6,980 +9% | $702,200 +32.3% |
| 2000 | $6,401 +4.8% | $530,800 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $6,110 | $483,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Centre
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mason-Rice Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Newton North
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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