What year was the house at 55 Chester St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 55 Chester St, Newton, MA was built in 1895.

What type of house is at 55 Chester St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 55 Chester St, Newton, MA type Two Family.

Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 55 Chester St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 55 Chester St, Newton, MA was in 2013. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 55 Chester St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 55 Chester St, Newton, MA was in 2003. Other FEMA incidents registered on Chester St are available at the link

55 Chester St, Newton, MA 02461 owner and property records

Property Details

A residence at 55 Chester Street, Newton, MA.

Facts

Built in 1895
Property use Two Family
Lot size 10,200 sqft
Effective area 5,462 sqft
Gross building area 6,121 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 11
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Stories 2,75
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
Roof material Asphalt Shingl
Fuel type Oil
Fireplaces 4
Frontage 69 feet
Basement area 1,369 sqft
Porch area 648 sqft
Detached garage area 460 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Forced Air-Duc
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Wood Shingle
Roof type Gable

Features

Bath quality: Below Average

Householders and Tenants for 55 Chester St, Newton MA

Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
BUILDING CLIMATE DESIGN	617-965-****	Industry: Heating & Air Conditioning/hvac

Possible Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
Building Climate Design Consulting Engineers	617-965-****	Industry: Engineering Services Plumbing/heating/air Cond Contractor SIC: 1711 - Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Site: building-climate.com

55 Chester St, Newton MA 02461-1433 plot plan

55 Chester St, Newton MA 02461-1433 floor plan

55 Chester St, Newton MA 02461-1433 aerial view

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$923,900
2015		$863,500
2014		$821,500
2013		$821,500
2012		$821,500
2011		$825,800
2010		$842,700
2009		$887,000
2008		$887,000
2007		$922,500
2006		$895,600
2005		$869,500
2004		$738,400
2003		$647,700
2002		$647,700
2001		$571,500
2000		$521,900
1999		$474,900
1998		$477,100
1997		$437,700
1996		$416,900
1995		$363,300
1994		$386,500
1993		$412,900
1992		$390,200

Where is 55 Chester St, Newton MA located on map?

Market Activities

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

Feb 2022 Sold

55 Chester St

Price history :

$1.65M

Single Family
3,445 sqft
5 beds
3 baths

Chester St Fire Incident History

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

17 Aug 2013 Building fires

40 Chester St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

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

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

11 Dec 2003 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)

5 Chester St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Properties Nearby

Street Address
4 Chester St, Newton, MA 02461-1416 Single Family 4 beds 1.5 baths 5,488 sqft Built in 1880
5 Chester St, Newton, MA 02461-1415 Single Family 4 beds 2.5 baths 6,244 sqft Built in 1892
36 Chester St, Newton, MA
39 Chester St, Newton, MA 02461-1433 Single Family 5 beds 3.5 baths 5,453 sqft Built in 1900
40 Chester St, Newton, MA 02461-1434 Single Family 6 beds 2 baths 6,314 sqft Built in 1900
45 Chester St, Newton, MA 02461-1433 Single Family 4 beds 3.5 baths 5,233 sqft Built in 1896
61 Chester St, Newton, MA 02461-1433 Single Family 5 beds 2.5 baths 6,485 sqft Built in 1890
62 Chester St, Newton, MA 02461-1435 Single Family 5 beds 3.5 baths 4,424 sqft Built in 1899
67 Chester St, Newton, MA 02461-1433 Single Family 4 beds 3.5 baths 4,973 sqft Built in 1888
68 Chester St, Newton, MA 02461-1435 Single Family 5 beds 3 baths 4,755 sqft Built in 1890

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Street Address
131 ADAMS ST, Newton MA
148 EDINBORO ST, Newton MA
50 MAPLE ST, Newton MA
43 CROSS ST, Newton MA

131 ADAMS ST, Newton MA

148 EDINBORO ST, Newton MA

50 MAPLE ST, Newton MA

43 CROSS ST, Newton MA

#1	Julia E Smith	02461-1433
#2	Julia E Smith	02461-1433
#A	Young Chi	02461-1433

55 Chester St Newton, MA 02461 / 1433