What year was the house at 47 Hancock Ave, Newton, MA built?

The house at 47 Hancock Ave, Newton, MA was built in 1880.

What type of house is at 47 Hancock Ave, Newton, MA?

At the house at 47 Hancock Ave, Newton, MA type Single Family.

Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 47 Hancock Ave, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 47 Hancock Ave, Newton, MA was in 2006. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

47 Hancock Ave, Newton, MA 02459 owner and property records

Property Details

A residence at 47 Hancock Avenue, Newton, MA.

Facts

Built in 1880
Property use Single Family
Lot size 33,299 sqft
Effective area 6,079 sqft
Gross building area 6,677 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Stories 2
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
Roof material Slate
Fuel type Gas
Air conditioning Central
Frontage 180 feet
Finished attic area 598 sqft
Basement area 1,643 sqft
Porch area 300 sqft
Deck area 218 sqft
Detached garage area 1,489 sqft
Garage living area 638 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Clapboard
Roof type Hip

Features

Kitchen quality: Good
Bath quality: Above Average

47 Hancock Ave, Newton MA 02459-1746 plot plan

47 Hancock Ave, Newton MA 02459-1746 floor plan

47 Hancock Ave, Newton MA 02459-1746 aerial view

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
08/31/1995	Sold	$354,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$1,665,700
2015		$1,556,700
2014		$1,468,200
2013		$1,442,900
2012		$1,442,900
2011		$1,421,800
2010		$1,450,800
2009		$1,480,400
2008		$1,413,800
2007		$1,366,300
2006		$1,276,900
2005		$1,208,700
2004		$1,081,800
2003		$965,900
2002		$965,900
2001		$808,200
2000		$738,100
1999		$671,600
1998		$574,600
1997		$527,200
1996		$502,100
1995		$543,500
1994		$517,600
1993		$517,600
1992		$521,200

Where is 47 Hancock Ave, Newton MA located on map?

Market Activities

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

Jun 2024 Sold

47 Hancock Ave

Price history :

$3.45M

Single Family
3,943 sqft
6 beds
5 baths

Mar 2024 Sold

47 Hancock Ave

Price history :

$3.5M

Single Family
3,943 sqft
6 beds
5 baths

47 Hancock Ave Fire Incident History

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

27 May 2006 Building fires

47 Hancock Ave, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Hancock Ave Fire Incident History

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

27 May 2006 Building fires

47 Hancock Ave, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

04 Dec 2002 Building fires

34 Hancock Ave, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

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