253 River St, Newton MA  02465-1435 exterior

253 River St Newton, MA 02465 / 1435

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 08/29/2025)
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 2.212 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 253 River St, Newton MA, 02465-1435. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

As is shown in our records this property is situated at 253 River Street, Newton, MA.

Facts

  • Built in 1927
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 5,812 sqft
  • Effective area 2,212 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 7
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Fair
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Conc Block
  • Roof material Asphalt Shingl
  • Fuel type Oil
  • Frontage 65 feet
  • Basement area 751 sqft
  • Shed area 120 sqft
  • Enclosed porch area 24 sqft
  • Deck area 180 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Steam
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Vinyl Siding
  • Roof type Gambrel

Features

  • Kitchen quality: Above Average
  • Bath quality: Average
  • Interior condition: Good

Householders and Tenants for 253 River St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
Barbara Helms
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Sales Occupations
Beverly A Marmelo Age: 67
Residential status:
Renter
Job:
Protective Service Occupations
Eleanor Helms
GORGONE GRETA LIFE EST
Greg P Helms
617-969-****
Greta Gorgone
P Helms Age: 69
Primarose Helms
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Sales Occupations
T Helms Age: 55
Teddy Helms
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Sales Occupations
Theodore G Helms Age: 55
253 River St, Newton MA  02465-1435 plot plan 253 River St, Newton MA  02465-1435 floor plan 253 River St, Newton MA  02465-1435 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $442,900
2015 $413,900
2014 $391,000
2013 $391,000
2012 $385,400
2011 $389,200
2010 $397,100
2009 $405,200
2008 $405,200
2007 $388,900
2006$377,600
2005$359,600
2004$323,300
2003$288,700
2002$288,700
2001$216,500
2000$197,700
1999$179,900
1998$163,500
1997$155,000
1996$147,600
1995$143,800
1994$143,800
1993$143,800
1992$150,300

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Building Permits

To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Nov 29, 2011
Description: Strip and re-roof, vinyl siding, and trim. install (11) replacement windows
  • Valuation: $4,037,600
  • Fee: $750.99 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
  • Client: Helms Eleanor
  • Parcel #: 44012 0038
  • Permit #: 11110878

River St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
27 Jun 2004 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
10 Apr 2004 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
14 Nov 2002 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
19 Dec 2000 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing

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

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
16 Aug 2011 Hazardous condition, other
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
24 Jul 2007 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
25 Aug 2006 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
20 Feb 2006 Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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Properties Nearby

Street AddressResidens/Landlords
25 Riv St, Newton, MA 02465-1835
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 5,162 sqft
  • Built in 1880
ISAAC AMY SALTONSTALL, Amy S Isaac
 

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