Q: What year was the house at 556 Ward St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 556 Ward St, Newton, MA was built in 1920.

Q: What type of house is at 556 Ward St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 556 Ward St, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Q: Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 556 Ward St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 556 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 556 Ward St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 556 Ward St, Newton, MA was in 2009. Other FEMA incidents registered on Ward St are available at the link

Property Details

This property with 5,777 square feet of effective area on 0,28 acres was put up in 1920.

Facts

Built in 1920
Property use Single Family
Lot size 12,142 sqft
Effective area 5,777 sqft
Gross building area 6,026 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 7
Bedrooms 5
Stories 2
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Concrete
Roof material Clay Tile
Fuel type Gas
Air conditioning Central
Fireplaces 1
Frontage 65 feet
Basement area 2,405 sqft
Finished basement area 747 sqft
Shed area 60 sqft
Deck area 110 sqft
Detached garage area 361 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Stucco on Wood
Roof type Hip

Features

Bath quality: Below Average

Householders and Tenants for 556 Ward St, Newton MA

Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
Parad, Inc.		Categories: Other Type of Business: Domestic Profit Corporation Inactive: 20040203
Sephardic Congregation of Newton	617-244-****	Categories: Jewish Synagogues Industry: Religious Organization Site: sephardic-newton.org

556 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1136 plot plan

556 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1136 floor plan

556 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1136 aerial view

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
08/17/2005	Sold	$420,000	Public records
07/27/2004	Sold	$480,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$1,084,000
2015		$1,013,100
2014		$798,100
2013		$798,100
2012		$798,100
2011		$799,600
2010		$839,200
2009		$856,300
2008		$856,300
2007		$887,700
2006		$825,500
2005		$786,200
2004		$718,400
2003		$641,400
2002		$641,400
2001		$539,700
2000		$492,900
1999		$448,500
1998		$377,400
1997		$346,200
1996		$329,700
1995		$343,100
1994		$326,800
1993		$326,800
1992		$338,600

Where is 556 Ward St, Newton MA located on map?

Ward St Fire Incident History

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

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 2025

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

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376 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1217 Two Family 4 beds 3 baths 4,070 sqft Built in 1830
426 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1257 Two Family 5 beds 3 baths 4,544 sqft Built in 1940
538 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1136 Single Family 5 beds 4 baths 6,928 sqft Built in 1897
541 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1109 Single Family 7 beds 3 baths 5,145 sqft Built in 1910
544 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1136 Single Family 5 beds 3 baths 6,462 sqft Built in 1890
547 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1109 Single Family 4 beds 3 baths 6,096 sqft Built in 1900
550 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1136 Single Family 6 beds 3 baths 5,906 sqft Built in 1925

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556 Ward St Newton, MA 02459 / 1136

Residence for Single Family