Q: What year was the house at 172 Melrose St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 172 Melrose St, Newton, MA was built in 1885.

Q: What type of house is at 172 Melrose St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 172 Melrose St, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Q: Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 172 Melrose St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 172 Melrose St, Newton, MA was in 2013. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Q: Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 172 Melrose St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 172 Melrose St, Newton, MA was in 2012. Other FEMA incidents registered on Melrose St are available at the link

Property Details

This is a single-family possession, which is situated at 172 Melrose St, Newton, MA.

Facts

Built in 1885
Property use Single Family
Lot size 14,700 sqft
Effective area 4,590 sqft
Gross building area 4,946 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 8
Bedrooms 3
Stories 2
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
Roof material Asphalt Shingl
Fuel type Gas
Air conditioning Central
Frontage 71 feet
Unfinished attic area 357 sqft
Basement area 1,273 sqft
Porch area 158 sqft
Enclosed porch area 160 sqft
Deck area 32 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Forced Air-Duc
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Wood Shingle
Roof type Gable

Features

Kitchen quality: Above Average
Interior condition: Good

Householders and Tenants for 172 Melrose St, Newton MA

Possible Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
SARA HALL, INC		Type of Business: Domestic Profit Corporation Inactive: 20070202

172 Melrose St, Newton MA 02466-1111 plot plan

172 Melrose St, Newton MA 02466-1111 floor plan

172 Melrose St, Newton MA 02466-1111 aerial view

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$844,800
2015		$789,500
2014		$747,700
2013		$747,700
2012		$747,700
2011		$724,400
2010		$739,200
2009		$698,500
2008		$583,500
2007		$567,200
2006		$550,700
2005		$509,100
2004		$464,500
2003		$414,300
2002		$394,300
2001		$257,000
2000		$234,700
1999		$213,600
1998		$203,600
1997		$203,600
1996		$193,900
1995		$208,100
1994		$204,000
1993		$204,000
1992		$201,900

Where is 172 Melrose St, Newton MA located on map?

Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025

May 2016 Sold

172 Melrose St

Price history :

$1.15M

Single-Family Home
2,610 sqft
0.34 acres
3 beds
3 baths

Melrose St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025

06 Jun 2013 Building fires

266 Melrose St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

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

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025

22 May 2012 Cooking fire, confined to container

286 Melrose St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

28 Nov 2003 Unintentional transmission of alarm, other

283 Melrose St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Live performance theater

26 Oct 2003 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury

232 Melrose St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

26 Jun 2003 System malfunction, other

286 Melrose St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Properties Nearby

Street Address
162 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466-1111 Single Family 3 beds 1.5 baths 3,874 sqft Built in 1900
163 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466-1107 Single Family 3 beds 3.5 baths 2,559 sqft Built in 1921
166 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466-1111 Single Family 4 beds 2.5 baths 4,717 sqft Built in 1890
167 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466-1107 Single Family 3 beds 2.5 baths 3,426 sqft Built in 1893
171 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466-1107 Single Family 3 beds 1.5 baths 3,066 sqft Built in 1895
176 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466-1111 Single Family 3 beds 1 bath 2,652 sqft Built in 1927
177 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466-1107 Single Family 2 beds 2 baths 3,720 sqft Built in 1989
180 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466-1111 Single Family 3 beds 2.5 baths 3,410 sqft Built in 1890
182 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466-1111 Single Family 3 beds 2.5 baths 2,167 sqft Built in 1870
183 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466-1107 Single Family 4 beds 1.5 baths 3,118 sqft Built in 1870

View Neighbors

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172 Melrose St Newton, MA 02466 / 1111

Residence for Single Family