Q: What year was the house at 281 Otis St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 281 Otis St, Newton, MA was built in 1860.

Q: What type of house is at 281 Otis St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 281 Otis St, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Q: Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 281 Otis St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 281 Otis St, Newton, MA was in 2011. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Q: Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 281 Otis St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 281 Otis St, Newton, MA was in 2015. Other FEMA incidents registered on Otis St are available at the link

Property Details

At 281 Otis Street, Newton, MA based a property, which was built in 1860.

Facts

Built in 1860
Property use Single Family
Lot size 34,522 sqft
Effective area 9,011 sqft
Gross building area 9,605 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 11
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Stories 2,5
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
Roof material Asphalt Shingl
Fuel type Gas
Air conditioning Central
Fireplaces 3
Frontage 135 feet
Basement area 2,729 sqft
Finished basement area 500 sqft
Porch area 335 sqft
Deck area 412 sqft
Detached garage area 760 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Forced Air-Duc
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Clapboard
Roof type Gable

Features

Kitchen quality: Above Average
Interior condition: Good

Householders and Tenants for 281 Otis St, Newton MA

Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
RACE ROCK VIEW LLC		Type of Business: Domestic Limited Liability Company

Possible Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
Todd H McCormack Revocable Trust

281 Otis St, Newton MA 02465-2531 plot plan

281 Otis St, Newton MA 02465-2531 floor plan

281 Otis St, Newton MA 02465-2531 aerial view

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
09/11/1997	Sold	$865,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$2,346,500
2015		$2,193,000
2014		$2,085,600
2013		$2,085,600
2012		$2,085,600
2011		$2,029,900
2010		$2,071,300
2009		$2,113,600
2008		$2,113,600
2007		$2,100,500
2006		$2,039,300
2005		$1,942,200
2004		$1,783,300
2003		$1,592,200
2002		$1,592,200
2001		$1,295,600
2000		$1,183,200
1999		$852,800
1998		$750,500
1997		$714,800
1996		$680,800
1995		$679,500
1994		$647,100
1993		$647,100
1992		$667,900

Where is 281 Otis St, Newton MA located on map?

Otis St Fire Incident History

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

23 Jan 2011 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue

301 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Storage area, other

First Ignition —

Chips, including wood chips

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

29 Mar 2008 Building fires

34 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

21 Mar 2003 Building fires

320 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

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

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

23 Aug 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)

354 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

08 Sep 2006 Carbon monoxide incident

304 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

29 Dec 2004 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)

130 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

11 Oct 2004 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment

351 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Properties Nearby

Street Address
27 Otis St, Newton, MA 02460-1802 Single Family 4 beds 2.5 baths 4,727 sqft Built in 1883
28 Otis St, Newton, MA 02460-1803 Single Family 6 beds 2.5 baths 4,248 sqft Built in 1890
265 Otis St, Newton, MA 02465-2531 Single Family 6 beds 4.5 baths 10,384 sqft Built in 1895
273 Otis St, Newton, MA 02465-2531 Single Family 7 beds 4 baths 9,376 sqft Built in 1870
274 Otis St, Newton, MA 02465-2532 Single Family 5 beds 5.5 baths 10,188 sqft Built in 1860
291 Otis St, Newton, MA 02465-2531 Single Family 7 beds 4 baths 7,952 sqft Built in 1900
292 Otis St, Newton, MA 02465-2566 Single Family 5 beds 4.5 baths 9,843 sqft Built in 1890
301 Otis St, Newton, MA 02465-2531 Single Family 6 beds 4.5 baths 10,547 sqft Built in 1870
304 Otis St, Newton, MA 02465-2566 Single Family 6 beds 5 baths 8,136 sqft Built in 1880

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281 Otis St Newton, MA 02465 / 2531

Residence for Single Family