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    $9,500/mo

    70 Sumner St, Newton, MA 02459

    7beds
    3,518sqft

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    Single family residence
    Available Wed Jul 1 2026
    Cats OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Detached parking
    Forced air

    What's special

    Beautifully renovated victorianFirst-floor laundryWelcoming family roomThree bathsHistoric charmPowder roomEnergy-efficient windows
    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. (Reach out to broker identified below to schedule a showing.) Minimum 12 month lease term First months rent, last month's rent and security deposit (all one month's rent equivalent) will be due at lease signing All utilities are responsibility of tenant (gas, electricity, cable, water & sewer) utility cost data are available through the utility provider(s) Rent includes: occupancy, snow removal, professional yard maintenance, and regular preventative pest control No smoking of any kind on the premises Fireplace(s) is(are) ornamental Changing lightbulbs & batteries are responsibly of tenant Taking trash bins and recycling bins to/from the curb are responsibility of tenant A Greater Boston Real Estate Board lease template will be followed An Addendum to the GBREB lease template will be incorporated by reference to the lease and will elaborate on other details all of which tenants will have the opportunity to review as part of the lease drafting and finalization process
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    Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago

    Listing updated: April 09, 2026 at 03:42am

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,518 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached, Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Heating system: Forced Air
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWTS61B002L0013

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/9/2026Listed for rent$9,500+11.8%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    11/6/2020Listing removed$8,500$2/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton #72734465 Report a problem
    9/30/2020Listed for rent$8,500+3.7%$2/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton #72734465 Report a problem
    6/20/2019Listing removed$8,200$2/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72518768 Report a problem
    6/14/2019Listed for rent$8,200+2.5%$2/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72518768 Report a problem
    7/23/2018Listing removed$8,000$2/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72341996 Report a problem
    7/14/2018Price change$8,000-5.9%$2/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72341996 Report a problem
    6/7/2018Listed for rent$8,500$2/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St. #72341996 Report a problem
    11/19/2014Sold$1,135,000-9.2%$323/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/11/2014Listed for sale$1,250,000+150%$355/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline #71741013 Report a problem
    5/15/1995Sold$500,000$142/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Neighborhood: Newton Centre

    Nearby schools

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