168 Homer St, Newton MA  02459-1518 exterior

168 Homer St Newton, MA 02459 / 1518

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 08/16/2025)
  • 8 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 7.566 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 168 Homer St, Newton MA, 02459-1518. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

At 168 Homer Street, Newton, MA placed a property, which was built in 1850 and is positioned at the end of the street.

Facts

  • Built in 1850
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 19,359 sqft
  • Effective area 7,286 sqft
  • Gross building area 7,566 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 14
  • Bedrooms 8
  • Bathrooms 4
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
  • Roof material Slate
  • Fuel type Oil
  • Air conditioning Central
  • Frontage 178 feet
  • Basement area 1,807 sqft
  • Porch area 277 sqft
  • Enclosed porch area 54 sqft
  • Attached garage area 460 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Clapboard
  • Roof type Mansard
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Features

  • Kitchen quality: Below Average
  • Interior condition: Fair

Householders and Tenants for 168 Homer St, Newton MA

168 Homer St, Newton MA  02459-1518 plot plan 168 Homer St, Newton MA  02459-1518 floor plan 168 Homer St, Newton MA  02459-1518 aerial view

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
04/06/1999 Sold $675,000 Public records

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $973,300
2015 $909,600
2014 $869,000
2013 $869,000
2012 $869,000
2011 $865,600
2010 $883,300
2009 $901,300
2008 $901,300
2007 $916,500
2006$889,800
2005$847,400
2004$743,300
2003$663,700
2002$663,700
2001$632,800
2000$577,900
1999$525,800
1998$453,200
1997$415,800
1996$396,000
1995$437,200
1994$416,400
1993$416,400
1992$460,200
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Where is 168 Homer St, Newton MA located on map?

Homer St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
31 Jul 2004 Building fires
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition —
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source —
Chemical reaction

Homer St Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
05 Sep 2010 Authorized controlled burning
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
17 Apr 2008 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
13 Jan 2007 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
04 Mar 2004 Overheated motor
Property Use —
Library

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Properties Nearby

Street Address
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  • 2 baths
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  • 2.5 baths
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