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Last Sold Price
5 beds2,400 sqft
48 Sumner St, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1825Year Built
$438/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled in the heart of Newton Center this 1825 Farmhouse has been thoughtfully renovated and expanded. The 2009 addition of a family room, study/guest room and first floor full bathroom opening up to the updated kitchen with granite counters and breakfast bar makes this a wonderful home for easy family living and entertaining. Dutch doors off the kitchen opens out to the deck and patio overlooking the landscaped fenced-in yard. Three generous bedroom on the 2nd floor including a lovely master, as...Nestled in the heart of Newton Center this 1825 Farmhouse has been thoughtfully renovated and expanded. The 2009 addition of a family room, study/guest room and first floor full bathroom opening up to the updated kitchen with granite counters and breakfast bar makes this a wonderful home for easy family living and entertaining. Dutch doors off the kitchen opens out to the deck and patio overlooking the landscaped fenced-in yard. Three generous bedroom on the 2nd floor including a lovely master, as well as two full bathrooms both updated in 2016. Wonderful 3rd floor with two bedrooms and a play room. Additional updates include newer windows, hardwood floors through-out, central air and mud room. Easy access to Newton Center, restaurants, shops, places of worship, and the "T". A pleasure to show!
Listing closed: 07/07/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71999524

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,325,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

97.0%

Newton, MA

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Location

Sold By Payson Realty, Paul Payson

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Property Information for 48 Sumner Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,241 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Center
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Style: Farmhouse
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1825
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 5,900 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2400.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Play Room, Office
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 165.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight
  • Family Room Length: 11.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 168.0
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 225.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 126.0
  • Room Office Length: 14.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Under termite contract
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 703834
  • Assessments: $812,100
  • Book: 51490
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: MR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 48 Sumner Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574555210

$1,050,000

+4.4% / yr

Jul 7, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71999524

$1,050,000
May 10, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71999524

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574555210

$1,050,000

+4.4% / yr

07/07/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71999524

$1,050,000
05/10/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71999524

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

Public Records for 48 Sumner Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,111,600Additions$307,900Total$1,419,500
Tax Record2025$13,911 ($1,159 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,106 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,106 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt800 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,900 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1825Year Renovated1825ZoningMR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:73 B:048 L:0016

Schools near 48 Sumner Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Mt Alvernia High School
Private7 to 12

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

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This home: 48 Sumner Street, Newton, MA 02459
$1,050,000
5
2,400
5,900
$100,000
4
2.5
1,994
3,770
$1,150,000
3
2,553
99,999
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