242 Otis St, Newton MA  02465-2525 exterior

242 Otis St Newton, MA 02465 / 2525

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 07/17/2025)
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 9.535 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 242 Otis St, Newton MA, 02465-2525. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

At 242 Otis Street, Newton, MA placed a property, which was built in 1905.

Facts

  • Built in 1905
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 18,296 sqft
  • Effective area 8,280 sqft
  • Gross building area 9,535 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 12
  • Bedrooms 5
  • Bathrooms 3
  • Stories 2,5
  • Exterior condition Good
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
  • Roof material Asphalt Shingl
  • Fuel type Oil
  • Fireplaces 4
  • Frontage 130 feet
  • Basement area 2,135 sqft
  • Shed area 216 sqft
  • Porch area 496 sqft
  • Detached garage area 480 sqft
  • Carport area 235 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Stucco on Wood
  • Roof type Gable

Features

  • Kitchen quality: Above Average
  • Interior condition: Average

Householders and Tenants for 242 Otis St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
ANH NEWTON REALTY TRUST
Allison B Goldberg Age: 42
Residential status:
Homeowner
Arnoldo C Hax Age: 89
617-332-****
Ben Wurst
207-948-****
David Goldberg
Ivan Mimica
Neva P Hax Age: 88
617-332-****
242 Otis St, Newton MA  02465-2525 plot plan 242 Otis St, Newton MA  02465-2525 floor plan 242 Otis St, Newton MA  02465-2525 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $1,916,000
2015 $1,790,700
2014 $1,711,500
2013 $1,711,500
2012 $1,708,200
2011 $1,699,900
2010 $1,734,600
2009 $1,860,000
2008 $1,860,000
2007 $1,897,300
2006$1,842,000
2005$1,754,300
2004$1,639,100
2003$1,463,500
2002$1,463,500
2001$1,172,700
2000$1,071,000
1999$974,500
1998$784,200
1997$746,900
1996$711,300
1995$707,200
1994$673,500
1993$673,500
1992$702,100

Where is 242 Otis St, Newton MA located on map?

Building Permits

To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Oct 23, 2015
Description: First floor: relocate kitchen and half bath, add laundry; second floor: expand master bath, renovate (2) baths, add (1) bath; add closets
  • Valuation: $25,000,000
  • Fee: $5,000.00 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
  • Parcel #: 32051 0006
  • Permit #: 15100954
Jun 15, 2011
Description: Strip and re-shingle existing roof and garage, no structural work
  • Valuation: $2,378,700
  • Fee: $442.44 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
  • Parcel #: 32051 0006
  • Permit #: 11060400

Otis St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
23 Jan 2011 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Storage area, other
First Ignition —
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source —
Hot ember or ash
29 Mar 2008 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
21 Mar 2003 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

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

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
23 Aug 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
08 Sep 2006 Carbon monoxide incident
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
29 Dec 2004 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
11 Oct 2004 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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