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
House for rent
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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
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Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: April 09, 2026 at 03:42am
Travel times
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $9,500+11.8%$3/sqft |
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| 11/6/2020 | Listing removed | $8,500$2/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton #72734465 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2020 | Listed for rent | $8,500+3.7%$2/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton #72734465 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2019 | Listing removed | $8,200$2/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72518768 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2019 | Listed for rent | $8,200+2.5%$2/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72518768 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2018 | Listing removed | $8,000$2/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72341996 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2018 | Price change | $8,000-5.9%$2/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72341996 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2018 | Listed for rent | $8,500$2/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St. #72341996 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2014 | Sold | $1,135,000-9.2%$323/sqft |
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| 9/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+150%$355/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline #71741013 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/1995 | Sold | $500,000$142/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Newton Centre
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mason-Rice Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi







