Q: What year was the house at 286 Ward St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 286 Ward St, Newton, MA was built in 1923.

Q: What type of house is at 286 Ward St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 286 Ward St, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Q: Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 286 Ward St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 286 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 286 Ward St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 286 Ward St, Newton, MA was in 2009. Other FEMA incidents registered on Ward St are available at the link

Property Details

At 286 Ward Street, Newton, MA stands a property, which was built in the twenties.

Facts

Built in 1923
Property use Single Family
Lot size 7,209 sqft
Effective area 3,438 sqft
Gross building area 4,215 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 6
Bedrooms 3
Stories 2
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Conc Block
Roof material Asphalt Shingl
Fuel type Gas
Frontage 72 feet
Unfinished attic area 456 sqft
Basement area 912 sqft
Finished basement area 208 sqft
Enclosed porch area 171 sqft
Detached garage area 200 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Hot Water
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Wood Shingle
Roof type Gable

Features

Kitchen quality: Above Average

286 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1221 plot plan

286 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1221 floor plan

286 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1221 aerial view

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
08/01/1991	Sold	$307,500	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$813,200
2015		$760,000
2014		$726,400
2013		$726,400
2012		$726,400
2011		$721,200
2010		$735,900
2009		$750,900
2008		$750,900
2007		$795,000
2006		$760,300
2005		$751,600
2004		$679,500
2003		$606,700
2002		$606,700
2001		$490,000
2000		$447,500
1999		$407,200
1998		$372,200
1997		$341,500
1996		$311,100
1995		$316,300
1994		$301,200
1993		$301,200
1992		$315,400

Where is 286 Ward St, Newton MA located on map?

Ward St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2026

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 2026

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
265 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1212 Single Family 4 beds 3 baths 3,126 sqft Built in 1910
273 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1212 Single Family 5 beds 3.5 baths 4,434 sqft Built in 1944
277 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1212 Single Family 3 beds 2.5 baths 3,165 sqft Built in 1912
280 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1221 Single Family 3 beds 3 baths 4,680 sqft Built in 1928
281 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1212 Single Family 4 beds 1.5 baths 2,882 sqft Built in 1922
296 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1221 Single Family 5 beds 3 baths 6,377 sqft Built in 1887
300 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1221 Single Family 3 beds 2 baths 3,754 sqft Built in 1955
303 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1213 Single Family 3 beds 3 baths 6,413 sqft Built in 1800
319 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1213 Single Family 4 beds 3.5 baths 6,907 sqft Built in 1880
324 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1215 Single Family 4 beds 2 baths 6,366 sqft Built in 1880

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286 Ward St Newton, MA 02459 / 1221

Residence for Single Family