This West Newton Hill Victorian is one of the area’s most charming homes, enveloping you in warmth and elegance from the moment you arrive. A perfect blend of timeless character and thoughtful updates, it features oversized windows and an open floor plan filled with natural light. The inviting foyer with French doors leads to a living room with custom built-ins. The chef’s kitchen flows into a sunlit dining and family room with fireplace. Enjoy the beloved front porch or back patio overlooking the private, fenced, level yard. Flexible spaces suit bedrooms, offices, or guests. The second floor offers a serene primary suite, two bedrooms, full bath, and laundry. The third floor adds two more bedrooms, an office, and a bath. The lower level features garage entry, mudroom, and a large playroom. Ideally located near West Newton village, Pierce School and playground, the T, and major routes. This welcoming home is a true gem.
Sold for $3,100,000
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$3,100,000
26 Sterling St, Newton, MA 02465
6beds
4,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
10,663 Square Feet Lot
$3,097,000 Zestimate®
$775/sqft
$7,809 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,097,000
$2.85M - $3.34M
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Front porchBack patioFlexible spacesOpen floor planSerene primary suitePrivate fenced level yardOversized windows
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Listed by:
The Drucker Group 617-480-5696,
Compass 617-752-6845
Bought with:
Jared Kurker
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73398970
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Wood Laminate
- Basement: Full,Finished,Interior Entry,Garage Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,000
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,635
- Finished area below ground: 365
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Under, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Lot
- Size: 10,663 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: S:32 B:011 L:0016,687734
- Zoning: SR1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Newton
- Subdivision: West Newton Hill
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2025 | Sold | $3,100,000-4.6%$775/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Contingent | $3,250,000$813/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000$813/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Listing removed | $3,250,000$813/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000+66.7%$813/sqft |
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| 4/27/2016 | Sold | $1,950,000+110.8%$488/sqft |
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| 4/11/2013 | Sold | $925,000-2.5%$231/sqft |
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| 11/23/2012 | Listing removed | $949,000$237/sqft |
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| 11/18/2012 | Price change | $949,000-4.6%$237/sqft |
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| 10/19/2012 | Listed for sale | $995,000$249/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,307 +3.4% | $2,786,400 +3% |
| 2024 | $26,403 +3.9% | $2,705,200 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $25,409 +4.5% | $2,496,000 +8% |
| 2022 | $24,313 +3.6% | $2,311,100 +6% |
| 2021 | $23,460 +4.6% | $2,180,300 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $22,436 +2.9% | $2,149,000 +3% |
| 2019 | $21,803 +4% | $2,086,400 +7.7% |
| 2018 | $20,970 +3.1% | $1,938,100 +6% |
| 2017 | $20,332 +33.8% | $1,828,400 +36.9% |
| 2016 | $15,193 +19.6% | $1,335,100 +22% |
| 2015 | $12,704 +25.1% | $1,094,200 +30.6% |
| 2014 | $10,158 +10.8% | $838,100 +5% |
| 2013 | $9,170 +2.9% | $798,100 |
| 2012 | $8,915 +2.3% | $798,100 -0.2% |
| 2011 | $8,718 +2.6% | $799,800 -2% |
| 2010 | $8,496 +2.4% | $816,100 -2% |
| 2009 | $8,295 +2.7% | $832,800 |
| 2008 | $8,078 -2.9% | $832,800 -6.6% |
| 2007 | $8,316 +2.7% | $891,300 +3% |
| 2006 | $8,099 +3.7% | $865,300 +5% |
| 2005 | $7,812 +1.1% | $824,100 +8.8% |
| 2004 | $7,728 +4.6% | $757,600 +12% |
| 2003 | $7,386 +9.9% | $676,400 |
| 2002 | $6,723 +10.8% | $676,400 +34.5% |
| 2000 | $6,065 +4.8% | $502,900 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $5,789 | $457,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Newton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Peirce Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10F A Day Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peirce
- Middle: Day
- High: 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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02465
- West Newton
- 26 Sterling St
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