Q: What year was the house at 396 Chestnut St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 396 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was built in 1955.

Q: What type of house is at 396 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 396 Chestnut St, Newton, MA type Single Family.

Q: Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 396 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 396 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was in 2016. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Q: Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 396 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 396 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was in 2015. Other FEMA incidents registered on Chestnut St are available at the link

Property Details

At 396 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA placed a single-family estate.

Facts

Built in 1955
Property use Single Family
Lot size 15,884 sqft
Effective area 7,402 sqft
Gross building area 8,082 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 10
Bedrooms 5
Stories 2
Exterior condition Excellent
Trim None
Foundation type Concrete
Roof material Asphalt Shingl
Fuel type Gas
Air conditioning Central
Fireplaces 2
Frontage 115 feet
Basement area 2,306 sqft
Finished basement area 1,730 sqft
Porch area 118 sqft
Attached garage area 624 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Forced Air-Duc
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Clapboard
Roof type Gable

Features

Kitchen quality: Good

Householders and Tenants for 396 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
Marc J Gordon Age: 80	617-244-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Clerical/White Collar Type: Lawyers

Possible Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
One Boston LLC		Industry: Business Services at Non-Commercial Site

396 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465-2952 plot plan

396 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465-2952 floor plan

396 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465-2952 aerial view

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
11/16/2004	Sold	$743,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$1,476,800
2015		$726,600
2014		$688,100
2013		$688,100
2012		$688,100
2011		$683,900
2010		$697,900
2009		$712,100
2008		$712,100
2007		$761,900
2006		$739,700
2005		$704,500
2004		$639,900
2003		$571,300
2002		$571,300
2001		$492,500
2000		$449,800
1999		$373,500
1998		$310,000
1997		$295,200
1996		$281,100
1995		$242,000
1994		$242,000
1993		$242,000
1992		$276,700

Where is 396 Chestnut St, Newton MA located on map?

Market Activities

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

Nov 2018 Sold

396 Chestnut St

Price history :

$2.32M

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
320 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2951 Single Family 7 beds 4.5 baths 9,521 sqft Built in 1890
339 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2904 Single Family 5 beds 4.5 baths 7,072 sqft Built in 1950
340 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2951 Single Family 8 beds 7 baths 11,665 sqft Built in 1919
350 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2951 Single Family 6 beds 4.5 baths 11,441 sqft Built in 1910
386 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2952 Single Family 3 beds 2.5 baths 8,748 sqft Built in 2012
404 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1004 Single Family 5 beds 3.5 baths 5,787 sqft Built in 1940
414 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1006 Single Family 5 beds 5.01 baths 7,724 sqft Built in 1930
422 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1006 Single Family 5 beds 3.5 baths 4,799 sqft Built in 1925
432 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1006 Single Family 5 beds 6 baths 11,042 sqft Built in 1950
442 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1006 Single Family 5 beds 4.5 baths 6,502 sqft Built in 1940

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