What year was the house at 257 Chestnut St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 257 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was built in 1897.

What type of house is at 257 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 257 Chestnut St, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 257 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 257 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was in 2016. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 257 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 257 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was in 2015. Other FEMA incidents registered on Chestnut St are available at the link

257 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465 owner and property records

Property Details

A single-family possession at 257 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA.

Facts

Built in 1897
Property use Single Family
Lot size 39,969 sqft
Effective area 8,702 sqft
Gross building area 9,087 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 13
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Stories 2,75
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
Roof material Asphalt Shingl
Fuel type Oil
Air conditioning Unit/AC
Fireplaces 5
Frontage 200 feet
Basement area 2,292 sqft
Finished basement area 600 sqft
Porch area 335 sqft
Enclosed porch area 224 sqft
Deck area 530 sqft
Detached garage area 960 sqft
Garage living area 480 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Clapboard
Roof type Hip

Features

Kitchen quality: Good

Householders and Tenants for 257 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Possible Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
THE TORONTO CORPORATION		Type of Business: Domestic Business Corporation Inactive: 19960923

257 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465-2932 plot plan

257 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465-2932 floor plan

257 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465-2932 aerial view

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
08/29/1997	Sold	$1,265,000	Public records
05/15/1996	Sold	$1,210,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$2,583,300
2015		$2,414,300
2014		$2,289,500
2013		$2,289,500
2012		$2,289,500
2011		$2,265,800
2010		$2,312,000
2009		$2,359,200
2008		$2,359,200
2007		$2,442,500
2006		$2,371,400
2005		$2,258,500
2004		$2,050,500
2003		$1,830,800
2002		$1,830,800
2001		$1,551,400
2000		$1,416,800
1999		$1,177,900
1998		$956,100
1997		$910,600
1996		$867,200
1995		$828,900
1994		$759,400
1993		$742,300
1992		$816,900

Where is 257 Chestnut St, Newton MA located on map?

Chestnut St Fire Incident History

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

21 Sep 2016 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1209 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

28 Mar 2010 Building fires

842 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Storage area, other

First Ignition —

Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

15 Aug 2009 Passenger vehicle fire

937 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

07 Oct 2008 Building fires

88 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

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

Heat Source —

Candle

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

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

13 Apr 2015 Vehicle accident, general cleanup

530 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Street, other

30 Jan 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)

814 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

18 Jan 2015 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment

1110 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

05 Sep 2014 Explosive, bomb removal (for bomb scare, use 721)

443 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Street, other

Properties Nearby

Street Address
175 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2930 Single Family 4 beds 3.5 baths 4,380 sqft Built in 1963
212 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2929 Single Family 7 beds 5 baths 7,700 sqft Built in 1890
219 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2931 Single Family 6 beds 4.5 baths 12,630 sqft Built in 1920
224 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2929 Single Family 5 beds 4 baths 6,328 sqft Built in 1927
239 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2931 Single Family 5 beds 3.5 baths 10,092 sqft Built in 1920
260 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2929 Single Family 3 beds 3.5 baths 9,580 sqft Built in 1905
271 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2932 Single Family 2 beds 3 baths 6,583 sqft Built in 1905
272 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2929 Single Family 3 beds 3.5 baths 3,562 sqft Built in 1943
279 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2932 Single Family 5 beds 3 baths 6,117 sqft Built in 1927
287 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2932 Single Family 8 beds 5.5 baths 9,062 sqft Built in 1880

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257 Chestnut St Newton, MA 02465 / 2932

Residence for Single Family