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
$3,724,300 Zestimate®
$618/sqft
$6,690 Estimated rent
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$3,724,300
$3.46M - $4.02M
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 15, 2025 at 09:31am
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 & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Newton
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 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2015 | Pending sale | $3,125,000$519/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71825239 Report a problem | ||
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% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Centre
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mason-Rice Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Charles 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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