159 California St, Newton MA  02458-1023 exterior

159 California St Newton, MA 02458 / 1023

(UPDATED: 07/16/2025)
Property Report

Information about property on 159 California St, Newton MA, 02458-1023. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Units

Property details of units in this apartment building

#161

  • 6,579 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
Multi-Family Home

Property Details

A property at 159 California Street, Newton, MA.

Facts

  • Built in 1900
  • Property use Two Family
  • Lot size 6,579 sqft
  • Effective area 3,630 sqft
  • Gross building area 4,076 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 8
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Fair
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
  • Roof material Asphalt Shingl
  • Fuel type Oil
  • Frontage 85 feet
  • Unfinished attic area 446 sqft
  • Basement area 955 sqft
  • Shed area 121 sqft
  • Porch area 63 sqft
  • Enclosed porch area 240 sqft
  • Deck area 16 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Water
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Asbest Shingle
  • Roof type Gable

Features

  • Kitchen quality: Below Average

Householders and Tenants for 159 California St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
Eleanor E Cleary
617-965-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Protective Service Occupations
William J Cleary Age: 93
617-965-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Craftsman/Blue Collar
Wm Cleary Age: 93
617-965-****

Units - Who lives at 159 California St, Newton MA

#161Multi-Family Home, 4 beds, 2 baths, 6,579 sqft 02458-1023
159 California St, Newton MA  02458-1023 plot plan 159 California St, Newton MA  02458-1023 floor plan 159 California St, Newton MA  02458-1023 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $338,000
2015 $315,900
2014 $304,400
2013 $304,400
2012 $304,400
2011 $316,800
2010 $323,300
2009 $340,300
2008 $340,300
2007 $386,300
2006$375,000
2005$364,100
2004$313,200
2003$274,700
2002$274,700
2001$230,700
2000$210,700
1999$191,700
1998$176,500
1997$176,500
1996$168,100
1995$137,000
1994$144,200
1993$144,200
1992$162,300

Where is 159 California St, Newton MA located on map?

California St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
10 Oct 2010 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
10 Sep 2010 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition —
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
02 May 2010 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Wildland, woods
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
01 Mar 2009 Special outside fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source —
Cigarette

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

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
18 Jun 2011 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
14 Feb 2010 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
11 Nov 2007 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
30 Nov 2006 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
Radio, television studio

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Properties Nearby

Street AddressResidens/Landlords
Accellent, ACT MEDICAL, INC
 

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