18 Newbern Street

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Last Sold Price

$2,002,500

4 beds3 baths2,700 sqft

18 Newbern St, Boston, MA 02130

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.13 acresLot Size

1890Year Built

$742/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

This Sumner Hill single family home truly blends indoor & outdoor living to be enjoyed all year long. Capturing lots of sunlight, the first floor has an open floor plan and retains separate areas for living, dining and kitchen. A wall of windows opens onto a large multi-level deck that flows gracefully into a beautifully landscaped backyard with a mature perennial garden. Three living levels include an expansive primary suite with its own private balcony plus three more bedrooms and an office space....This Sumner Hill single family home truly blends indoor & outdoor living to be enjoyed all year long. Capturing lots of sunlight, the first floor has an open floor plan and retains separate areas for living, dining and kitchen. A wall of windows opens onto a large multi-level deck that flows gracefully into a beautifully landscaped backyard with a mature perennial garden. Three living levels include an expansive primary suite with its own private balcony plus three more bedrooms and an office space. The semi-finished basement provides overflow space for a home gym & private office space or playroom. All this is accented with a beautiful, wooden, Victorian staircase, bay windows, stained glass, lots of period moldings and hardwood floors giving this home the heart and soul that is evident from the moment you walk through the front door.

Listed by: Focus Team • Focus Real Estate
Listed by: Randal Engelmann • Focus Real Estate

Listing closed: 06/21/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72958720

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,680,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

1/43

$2,090,000

Sold 11/24/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,827
Square Feet: 0.11
Acres

35 St John Street, Boston, MA 02130

1/39

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,732
Square Feet: 0.13
Acres

79 Peter Parley Road, Boston, MA 02130

1/43

$1,540,000

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4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,016
Square Feet: 0.15
Acres

45 Peter Parley Road, Boston, MA 02130

1/31

$1,541,000

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4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,465
Square Feet: 0.08
Acres

9 Kingsboro Park, Boston, MA 02130

a front view of a house with a yard and trees

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4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,249
Square Feet: 0.13
Acres

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,353
Square Feet: 0.13
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,261
Square Feet: 0.13
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Bedrooms: 3
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Square Feet: 0.13
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Property Information for 18 Newbern Street

Property Details

Taxes: $9,610 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Suffolk County
Town: Boston
MLS Area: Jamaica Plain
Area: MA-Boston-Jamaica Plain, MA-Boston
Architectural Style: Victorian
Style: Garden, Victorian
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Spaces Total: 1

Building Information

Year Built: 1890
Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,710 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 2700.0
SqFt with Basement: Yes
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Water View: No
Year Built Details: Approximate
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Bps
High School: Bps

Middle School: Bps

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor

Num of Baths: 3.0
Num of Full Baths: 2
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Office, Laundry Chute
Interior Features: Laundry Chute, Security System
Laundry Features: Laundry Chute, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Primary Bath: Yes
Window Features: Storm Window(s)

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Balcony, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Balcony, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Roof Material: Slate

Parking Features

Covered Spaces: .00
Garage: No

Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Assigned, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Assigned, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned, Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: None
Cooling: No

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewage District: BWSC
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 234.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 115.3125
Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom2 Length: 11.25
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 10.25

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 179.0625
Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom3 Length: 15.916666
Bedroom3 Level: Third
Bedroom3 Width: 11.25

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 174.777777
Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom4 Length: 14.666666
Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom4 Width: 11.916666

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Area: 150.0
Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom1 Length: 12.5
Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom1 Width: 12.0

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Area: 40.0
Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom2 Width: 5.0

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Area: 16.25
Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Beadboard

Bathroom3 Length: 4.333333
Bathroom3 Level: First
Bathroom3 Width: 3.75

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 201.284722
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Length: 15.583333
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 12.916666

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 222.444444
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant

Kitchen Length: 18.666666
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 11.916666

Laundry

Laundry Dimen: 11X6'4"

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 252.027777
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Room Living Room Length: 17.583333
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 14.333333

Other Room 1

Room Office Area: 122.833333
Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Room Office Length: 11.166666
Room Office Level: Second
Room Office Width: 11.0

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Units: Acres

Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Surface Type: Paved
Disclosures: Taxes include Residential Exemption.

Tax Information

Tax ID: W:19 P:01202 S:000,1351272
Assessments: $1,179,300

Book: 35988
Tax Year: 2021
Zoning: R1

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Accessibility Features: No
Foundation: Stone

Cooling Zones: 0
Heat Zones: 2

Complex & Association Information

Association Security: Security System

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 18 Newbern Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 21, 2022	Sold MLS PIN #72958720	$2,002,500	—
Apr 5, 2022	Contingent MLS PIN #72958720		—
Mar 29, 2022	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72958720	$1,750,000	—
Nov 30, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #153991317	$570,000	—
Nov 30, 2004	Sold MLS PIN #70078748	$569,000	—
Sep 24, 2004	Contingent MLS PIN #70078748		—
Aug 18, 2004	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70078748	$579,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/21/2022	Sold MLS PIN #72958720	$2,002,500
04/05/2022	Contingent MLS PIN #72958720	—
03/29/2022	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72958720	$1,750,000
11/30/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #153991317	$570,000
11/30/2004	Sold MLS PIN #70078748	$569,000
09/24/2004	Contingent MLS PIN #70078748	—
08/18/2004	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70078748	$579,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

18 Newbern Street

Beds

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,144 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,144 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

5,710 SqFt

Schools near 18 Newbern Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Mendell Elementary School	Public - Choice school	PK to 6	0.7 mi
1/10	The English High School	Public - Choice school	7 to 12	0.2 mi
4/10	Margarita Muniz Academy	Public - Choice school	7 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Community Academy	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Egleston Community High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.6 mi
4/10	Curley K-8 School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Parkside Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 10	0.4 mi
NR	Neighborhood Schools	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.5 mi
NR	Language and Cognitive Develop	Private - Nearby school	1 to 10	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Mendell Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Choice school	0.7 mi
1/10	The English High School Public7 to 12 Choice school	0.2 mi
4/10	Margarita Muniz Academy Public7 to 12 Choice school	0.3 mi
NR	Community Academy Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.3 mi
NR	Egleston Community High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.6 mi
4/10	Curley K-8 School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	0.7 mi
NR	Parkside Christian Academy PrivatePK to 10 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Neighborhood Schools PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Language and Cognitive Develop Private1 to 10 Nearby school	0.9 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 18 Newbern Street, Boston, MA 02130	$2,002,500	4	3	2,700	5,710
24 Newbern Street, Unit 24, Boston, MA 02130	$1,150,000	3	3	1,387	–
24 Newbern Street, Unit 26, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130	$450,000	3	2	1,252	–
16 Newbern Street, Unit 1, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130	$812,500	2	1	1,130	–
16 Newbern Street, Unit 2, Boston, MA 02130	$650,000	4	3	2,194	–
6 John A Andrew Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130	$177,500	4	1.5	2,016	3,448
14 Newbern Street, Boston, MA 02130	$282,500	4	1	–	–
30 Newbern Street, Unit 1, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130	$1	2	1	760	–
28 Newbern Street, Unit 30, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130	–	–	–	4,045	4,045
28 Newbern Street, Unit 3, Boston, MA 02130	$144,900	2	1	1,168	–
28 Newbern Street, Unit 2, Boston, MA 02130	$548,000	2	1	846	–
28 Newbern Street, Unit 1, Boston, MA 02130	$505,000	2	1	760	–
28 Newbern Street, Unit 1 28, Boston, MA 02130	$219,000	2	1	760	–
30 Newbern Street, Unit 2, Boston, MA 02130	$625,000	2	1	824	–
30 Newbern Street, Unit 3, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130	$142,000	3	1	1,168	–
30 Newbern Street, Unit 3 1, Boston, MA 02130	$142,000	3	1	1,168	–

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