70 Sumner St

3,518 Sq. Ft.
$32 / Sq. Ft.
3,518
Sq. Ft.
$32
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautifully renovated Victorian just half a mile from Newton Center, the T, shops, and restaurants, offering the ease of village living in a sought-after neighborhood. This elegant home blends timeless character with modern updates. The first floor features formal living and dining rooms, a welcoming family room, gracious foyer, powder room, and a spacious eat-in kitchen with access to a large deck, ideal for entertaining. The upper floors include seven bedrooms, three baths, and a dedicated office,...Beautifully renovated Victorian just half a mile from Newton Center, the T, shops, and restaurants, offering the ease of village living in a sought-after neighborhood. This elegant home blends timeless character with modern updates. The first floor features formal living and dining rooms, a welcoming family room, gracious foyer, powder room, and a spacious eat-in kitchen with access to a large deck, ideal for entertaining. The upper floors include seven bedrooms, three baths, and a dedicated office, providing exceptional flexibility. Original details are thoughtfully preserved alongside extensive renovations. Highlights include a radiant-heated mudroom with custom cubbies, energy-efficient windows, first-floor laundry, professional landscaping, and a deep front porch. With major system upgrades and a new Sub-Zero refrigerator, this home offers historic charm, modern comfort, and an outstanding location.
  1. Listed by Kevin Eagar • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details for 70 Sumner Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 04/08/2026 01:48 PM

Property Details for 70 Sumner Street

StatusNew
MLS #73498194
Days on MarketListed Today
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date07/01/2026
Furnished-
Property TypeRental
MLS TypeRental / Single Family
Year Built1899
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Kevin Eagar
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Building Information for 70 Sumner Street

Building/Complex70 Sumner StFloor-Stories-Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsYes w/ RestrictionsYear Built1899Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,226 SF

Property Information for 70 Sumner Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 3518.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Single Family Residence
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Buffer
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Bedroom, Home Office, Mud Room
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Upgraded, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Waterfront Features: 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
Utilities
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Central, Electric Baseboard, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled
  • Room Office Level: Third
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: One cat only allowed,no dogs. Master bedroom fire place not permitted to be used. Photos are of prior occupants' furnishings.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:61 B:002 L:0013,697812
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
Income / Expenses
  • Insurance Required: Yes
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Availability Date: 07-01-2026
  • Available Now: No

Property History for 70 Sumner Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73498194

$9,500—
Nov 2, 2020

Rented

MLS PIN #72734465

$8,500—
Oct 30, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72734465

—
Oct 30, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72734465

—
Sep 29, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72734465

$8,500—
Jun 17, 2019

Rented

MLS PIN #72518768

$8,200—
Jun 17, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72518768

—
Jun 17, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72518768

—
Jun 13, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72518768

$8,200—
Jul 20, 2018

Rented

MLS PIN #72341996

$8,000—
Jul 20, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72341996

—
Jul 20, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72341996

—
Jun 7, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72341996

$8,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73498194

$9,500
11/02/2020

Rented

MLS PIN #72734465

$8,500
10/30/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72734465

—
10/30/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72734465

—
09/29/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72734465

$8,500
06/17/2019

Rented

MLS PIN #72518768

$8,200
06/17/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72518768

—
06/17/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72518768

—
06/13/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72518768

$8,200
07/20/2018

Rented

MLS PIN #72341996

$8,000
07/20/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72341996

—
07/20/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72341996

—
06/07/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72341996

$8,500

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Schools near 70 Sumner Street

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

Mason-Rice Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 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.

70 Sumner Street is available for rent in Newton, MA 02459. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Ward Elementary School, Mason-Rice Elementary School and Charles E Brown Middle School. 70 Sumner Street is a 7-bed, 4-bath, 3,518 sqft a property built in 1899.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Kevin Eagar

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