26 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465
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SOLD
APR 24, 2026

$3,242,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,445 sqft (on 0.44 acres)

26 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465

West Newton
Est. Refi. Payment $19,249/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 24, 2026 for $3,210,000 (8% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.24M
Since last month
Increased$12K (+0.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$435K (-11.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$32K (+1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +32% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$3.24M
August 2026$3.21M
July 2026$3.23M
June 2026$3.2M
May 2026$3.2M
April 2026$3.21M
March 2026$3.46M
February 2026$3.65M
January 2026$3.57M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
18 Sewall St, Newton, MA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$4,200,000
02/24/26
5
5.5
4,848
69 Prince St, Newton, MA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$3,950,000
09/18/25
6
4.5
7,226
23 Ascenta Ter, Newton, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
06/12/26
5
3.5
2,756
279 Chestnut St, Newton, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$3,000,000
11/14/25
4
4.5
4,297
10 Ruane Rd, Newton, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$2,650,000
01/06/26
4
3.5
4,393
94 Highland St, Newton, MA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$3,125,000
06/18/26
5
5.5
5,280
40 Sewall St, Newton, MA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$4,500,000
05/07/26
6
6.5
6,301
249 Highland St, Newton, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$2,900,000
11/06/25
4
3.5
3,986
49 Shaw St, Newton, MA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$3,180,000
09/04/26
6
5.5
6,478

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
40 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465
0.04
$4,500,000
6
6.5
6,301
Recently Sold
15 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465
0.06
$4,655,600
6
6.5
7,161
Off Market
45 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465
0.06
$3,393,900
5
5.5
5,078
Off Market
18 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465
0.02
$4,200,000
5
5.5
4,848
Recently Sold
26 Sterling St, Newton, MA 02465
0.08
$3,244,000
6
3.5
4,000
Off Market
88 Temple St, Newton, MA 02465
0.09
$2,851,400
5
3.5
3,071
Off Market
14 Sterling St, Newton, MA 02465
0.10
$2,878,700
4
5
4,068
Off Market
69 Prince St, Newton, MA 02465
0.06
$4,053,700
6
4.5
7,226
Off Market
15 Sterling St, Newton, MA 02465
0.11
$3,498,000
6
5.5
4,588
Recently Sold
54 Temple St, Newton, MA 02465
0.09
$2,200,000
4
2.5
3,290
Recently Sold
35 Lockwood Rd, Newton, MA 02465
0.12
$2,982,900
4
3
3,285
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 26 Sewall St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1895
0.44 acre lot
4,445 sqft
$722/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Located on one of West Newton Hill’s most coveted streets, this 1892 Queen Anne Victorian blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. The first floor features gracious living and dining rooms with wainscoting and two gas fireplaces, a sunlit home office, and a walk-through butler’s pantry leading to an updated kitchen and family room. A spacious mudroom, two powder rooms, and access to the finished carriage house—ideal for guests, a home office, gym, or studio, complete with a full bath—round out the main level.The second floor offers a stunning primary suite with a large closet, full bath, and private deck, plus an additional bedroom and second-floor laundry. The third floor includes two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. A flat yard, prime neighborhood setting, and easy access to Pierce Elementary, West Newton Village, and major highways complete this exceptional home.
26 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,445 sqft single-family home in West Newton, built in 1895. It last sold for $3,210,000 on Apr 24, 2026 (8% below the $3,500,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,242,100, with a rent estimate of $7,665/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by The Drucker Group, (617) 480-5696
Compass, (617) 752-6845
Bought with: The Samantha Eisenberg Group, (917) 952-9966, Compass, (617) 752-6845
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73479987

Home Details for 26 Sewall St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bathroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4445 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: NoFloors: Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Fenced/EnclosedExterior: Deck, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler SystemFoundation: Concrete PerimeterSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Attached,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3945Finished Area (below surface): 500

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1895
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: S:32 B:010 L:0004, 687709

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,500,000Price Per Sqft: $722/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Mar 13 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: NewtonCommunity: West Newton
School Information
Elementary School: PeirceJr High / Middle School: DayHigh School: North

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4445 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.44 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73479987Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3945

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 24, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73479987
Sold
$3,210,000
Mar 7, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73479987
Contingent
$3,500,000
Feb 25, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73479987
Listed For Sale
$3,500,000
Apr 27, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,650,000

Market trends in Newton

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.59M
$66.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$631
$9MoM
Available listings
261
60MoM

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What Locals Say about West Newton

At least 81 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say kids play outside

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say there are community events

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  • Soniamgregory
    "Suburban with walkable stores and activities. Easy access to commuter rail into Boston. Great public schools "
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  • Pmellios
    "I grew up in newton. Lots to do! Crystal lake, 4th of July at Fessenden, farmers markets. Nice sense of community and very safe! Now feels more urban but still come back from downtown Boston to visit family on the weekends."
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    "Friendly dog walkers are out and about at all hours. Traffic is pretty slow - no fast speeding vehicles. "
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    "Safe area to live with a family, close to everything and schools are great. Commute to Boston by commuter rail that is quite expensive"
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  • Rebecca
    "My neighborhood is quiet, safe and close to the commuter rail and some restaurants. It’s a very pleasant area."
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  • Rebecca
    "Many people in the neighborhood have dogs and there are some nice places to walk them. A few parks and trails easy to find."
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  • Claire S.
    "Farmers market, moody street, cook restaurant, west newton pizza market, nice neighborhood, safe feeling, cute houses"
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  • Claire S.
    "Nothing comes to mind! They would probably like it. Flat surfaces to walk dogs and friendly neighbors."
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  • Samantha F.
    "Family friendly, great area for walking and exercising. Schools are fantastic. Night life within walking distance."
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  • Rulla T.
    "There are lots of dogs. People are friendly easy to walk dogs. For those with little dogs should be aware of coyotes "
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  • Alexa.shabecoff
    "Very dog friendly , dog owners would like, you so have to drive to the nearest dog park though . That should be enough info"
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  • Cameron C.
    "all kids will be safe and protected, well educated and self defense based . I serve both kids and parents will respect and honor "
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  • Kathy S.
    "Accessible via express bus or trolley. There is also train service but other than rush hour service is infrequent."
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  • Kathy S.
    "Many friendships are made socializing with our dogs. Dog owner met in parks and conservation areas become life long friends. Having a dog in Newton is a great way for new comers to find friends."
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  • Alyson W.
    "Many nearby parks / trails to walk your pup. Sidewalks are everywhere so you don't have to worry about walking in the street. One con is the size of yards. Unless you purchase an expensive home you are unlikely to have a decent space for your dog to use."
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  • Alyson W.
    "West Newton offers a diverse shopping selection. There are numerous shops, many of which are small and owned by locals, where you can find just about anything you're looking for. If you're hungry, you can find just about any food, whether it's Mediterranean, Chinese, BBQ, home style diners, and I could go on!"
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  • Alyson W.
    "I live conveniently close to the Turnpike, making it easy to commute to work each day. Depending on the time of day, there may be traffic but that's common in this location."
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  • Alyson W.
    "It's very safe. I can leave my door unlocked when I'm not home and trust that nothing bad will happen. There's many schools and it's a diverse community."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Lots of dogs, lots of sidewalks and parks."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Convenient to everything, friendly neighborhood, great local restaurants."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Light traffic. Driving to Boston during rush hour is heavy traffic. South down 95 in the morning is easy."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Great schools! Lots of kids around, very kid friendly area."
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  • Christian R.
    "Diversity of backgrounds, commonality of values. We raise our kids together in this neighborhood, we celebrate each other’s wins and losses. We come out to catch up in the middle of the street on weeknight evenings and weekend afternoons, and we plan events like July 4th together, since the city fireworks show is part of an evening stroll around our block. "
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  • Jane L.
    "It is a lovely community with friendly people. A very family-oriented location."
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  • Jane L.
    "Accessible to all major highways: rte. 9, rte. 128/95, Mass Pike."
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  • Jane L.
    "This a very family oriented community with great schools."
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  • Aaron S.
    "We have some of the best schools. We are also able to commute to Boston quickly."
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  • Aaron S.
    "Busy, the streets are not well-paved. So the commute is bumpy and dangerous."
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  • Aaron S.
    "That it is expensive to live here. It is a liberal bubble politically."
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  • liv
    "I have lived in Newton my entire life I love it , people are friendly and I love going to The Fessenden School Campus to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July"
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  • Rebecca M. B.
    "Iv lived here for 4 years it’s super safe friendly accessible with lots to do the only thing I’d say it’s lacking is clothing stores but there’s plenty or supermarkets and restaurants and bars and everything els I walk my dog sometimes at 2am because I’m a bartender and get home late and never have felt scared or in danger I meet lots of neighbors outside cause everyone seems to have a dog and has to walk them cause there’s no fences in yards so it’s nice cause you get to know people I love it "
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  • Artod
    "Great safe neighborhood. Easily walk to west newton square and best school systems. Quiet neighborhood yet lots of families with kids playing outdoors. We usually leave our cars unlocked and feel safe doing so. "
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  • Jack a.
    "Shopping. Schools. Tennis courts. Public swimming pool. Movie theater shops and restaurants. Public transportation (communter train and busses) are all within walking distance."
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  • Bdar66
    "We love our neighborhood! Lots of families, a good mix of different types of people. I have kids in Franklin and we are pleased with our experience with this school. We love being walking distance to Gath Pool and the fireworks on the fourth. West Newton Square is great place to walk for a date night or a Saturday morning movie with the kids. It is a good blend of city and town feel, with a lot of intellectuals, academics, and just super interesting people for neighbors."
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  • lola
    " very safe - great schools - walk to grocery stores - pharmacies - restaurants - parks "
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Frequently asked questions about 26 Sewall St

  • What is 26 Sewall St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 26 Sewall St in Newton, MA is $3,242,100.
  • What is the price history for 26 Sewall St?
    26 Sewall St in Newton, MA last sold for $3,210,000 in April 2026.
  • Is Newton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Newton is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Newton?
    The median sale price in Newton is $1.59M. That is up $66.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 26 Sewall St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 26 Sewall St in Newton, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 26 Sewall St have a yard?
    Yes, 26 Sewall St in Newton, MA has a yard.

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