Q: What year was the house at 239 Ward St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 239 Ward St, Newton, MA was built in 1920.

Q: What type of house is at 239 Ward St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 239 Ward St, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Q: Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 239 Ward St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 239 Ward St, Newton, MA was in 2003. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Q: Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 239 Ward St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 239 Ward St, Newton, MA was in 2009. Other FEMA incidents registered on Ward St are available at the link

Property Details

This property with near thirty-nine hundred square feet of effective area on about one fourth of acre was erected in the twenties.

Facts

Built in 1920
Property use Single Family
Lot size 9,890 sqft
Effective area 3,948 sqft
Gross building area 5,352 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 9
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Stories 2
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Concrete
Roof material Slate
Fuel type Oil
Air conditioning Central
Frontage 115 feet
Finished attic area 234 sqft
Basement area 936 sqft
Porch area 36 sqft
Detached garage area 400 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Brick Veneer
Roof type Gable

Features

Kitchen quality: Good

239 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1332 plot plan

239 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1332 floor plan

239 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1332 aerial view

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
01/09/2009	Sold	$1,060,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$1,030,400
2015		$925,500
2014		$883,100
2013		$883,100
2012		$869,600
2011		$872,500
2010		$890,300
2009		$908,500
2008		$908,500
2007		$964,500
2006		$936,400
2005		$891,800
2004		$806,000
2003		$719,600
2002		$719,600
2001		$601,900
2000		$549,700
1999		$500,200
1998		$456,700
1997		$443,400
1996		$422,300
1995		$373,700
1994		$373,700
1993		$373,700
1992		$407,900

Where is 239 Ward St, Newton MA located on map?

Ward St Fire Incident History

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

10 Dec 2003 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue

355 Ward St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge

First Ignition —

Pipe, duct, conduit or hose

Heat Source —

Chemical reaction

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

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

12 Feb 2009 Cooking fire, confined to container

384 Ward St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel

16 Jan 2009 Vehicle accident, general cleanup

265 Ward St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

29 Nov 2003 Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional

385 Ward St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel

01 Nov 2003 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury

561 Ward St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel

Properties Nearby

Street Address
204 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1328 Single Family 4 beds 2 baths 4,754 sqft Built in 1905
205 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1331 Single Family 6 beds 2 baths 5,374 sqft Built in 1920
211 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1331 Single Family 4 beds 4.5 baths 5,721 sqft Built in 1935
222 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1329 Single Family 5 beds 3 baths 5,064 sqft Built in 1933
231 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1332 Single Family 6 beds 3.5 baths 5,149 sqft Built in 1930
244 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1220 Single Family 4 beds 2 baths 4,489 sqft Built in 1896
250 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1220 Single Family 5 beds 4 baths 4,844 sqft Built in 1920
256 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1220 Two Family 5 beds 3 baths 4,928 sqft Built in 1920
259 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1212 Single Family 4 beds 3 baths 4,670 sqft Built in 1922
264 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1220 Single Family 5 beds 3 baths 4,904 sqft Built in 1920

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239 Ward St Newton, MA 02459 / 1332

Residence for Single Family