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$9,500 Total Monthly Price

70 Sumner St

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Newton, MA 02459

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  • Bedrooms

    7

  • Bathrooms

    3.5

  • Square Feet

    3,518 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Apr 11

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Open Floorplan
  • Custom Closet System
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
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About This Home

$9,500 deposit, Available Apr 11

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. MLS# 73498194

70 Sumner St is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02459 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Newton School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1899 | Remodeled

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Custom Closet System Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet Bathtub with Shower Primary bedroom located on second floor Separate Shower 3.5 Bathrooms 7 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile

Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Open Floorplan Living Room with Fireplace 2 Fireplaces Cathedral Ceiling Mud Room Home Office Recessed Lighting Dining Area 3,518 Sq Ft Home Decorative Lighting

Kitchen

Sub-Zero Refrigerator Solid Surface Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Breakfast Bar ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator Oven Microwave Disposal

Laundry

ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer Dryer Laundry on main level ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $9,500 Property Available on 7/1/26 Assessor Parcel Number S:61 B:002 L:0013,697812 Rent includes snow removal, gardener, extra storage, garden area, laundry facilities

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

8,226 Sq Ft Lot Stone Wall

Outdoor Features

Deck Porch Patio Outdoor Storage Rain Gutters

Parking

1 Car Garage 5 Open Parking Spaces

Schools

Buffer Elementary School Brown Middle School South High School

Utilities

Cooling Available Forced Air Heating System Electric Baseboard Heater Heating System Uses Natural Gas Radiant Heating System Cable TV Available

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

Near Conservation Area No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Golf Course Community Community Pool Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $9,500

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

  • Listed by Kevin Eagar | Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
  • Phone Number
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    MLS Property Information Network
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Location Get Directions
City - Newton

Located seven miles west of downtown Boston, Newton combines residential comfort with easy city access. Known as "The Garden City," this community features tree-lined streets, expansive parks, and thirteen distinct villages. The housing market reflects the area's desirability, with current average rents ranging from $2,415 for studios to $4,899 for three-bedroom homes. Crystal Lake offers swimming and outdoor recreation, while the historic Heartbreak Hill, a challenging section of the Boston Marathon route, provides scenic views of the area.

Newton's educational landscape includes Boston College's Gothic campus in Chestnut Hill and highly regarded public schools. Housing options span from apartments near MBTA stations in Newton Centre to historic Victorian homes in West Newton and contemporary residences in Newtonville. The Newton History Museum at Jackson Homestead, a documented Underground Railroad site, preserves local history.

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Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Patio
  • Porch
  • Deck
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston College
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Boston College, Brighton
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Bentley University
Drive: 12 min 5.3 mi
Brandeis University
Drive: 13 min 6.2 mi
70 Sumner St is within 3 minutes or 1.7 miles from Boston College. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Bentley University.
Schools
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
310 Students
Nearby
Bigelow Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
451 Students
Nearby
Newton North High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,055 Students
Nearby
School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Newton include Newton Centre Station, located 0.5 mile from 70 Sumner St. 70 Sumner St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 12.0 miles or 21 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Newton Centre Station
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Boston College Station
Drive: 2 min 1.5 mi
Newton Highlands Station
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Chestnut Hill Station
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Eliot Station
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Newtonville
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Waltham
Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
West Newton
Drive: 8 min 4.3 mi
Auburndale
Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 21 min 12.0 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 70 Sumner St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Marketplace Center
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Washington Street Center
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
The Shops at Chestnut Hill
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
70 Sumner St has 3 shopping centers within 2.3 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Hammond Pond Reservation
 Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
 Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Hemlock Gorge Reservation
 Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
 Drive: 7 min 3.9 mi
Cutler Park Reservation
 Drive: 7 min 4.0 mi
70 Sumner St has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Hammond Pond Reservation, Chestnut Hill Reservation, and Hemlock Gorge Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Newton - Wellesley Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center
Drive: 6 min 3.5 mi
70 Sumner St has 3 hospitals within 3.5 miles, the nearest is St. Elizabeth's Medical Center which is 2.8 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation
Drive: 18 min 10.7 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 24 min 13.3 mi
70 Sumner St is 10.7 miles from US Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Hanscom Air Force Base.

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