257 River St Newton, MA 02465 / 1435

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 09/13/2025)
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3.820 square feet
Sold Feb 2022
$1,000,000
Property Report

Information about property on 257 River St, Newton MA, 02465-1435. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

A single-family possession at 257 River Street, Newton, MA.

Facts

  • Built in 1993
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 6,855 sqft
  • Effective area 3,820 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 6
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Concrete
  • Roof material Asphalt Shingl
  • Fuel type Gas
  • Air conditioning Central
  • Frontage 60 feet
  • Basement area 1,216 sqft
  • Enclosed porch area 96 sqft
  • Deck area 172 sqft
  • Detached garage area 924 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Water
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Vinyl Siding
  • Roof type Gable

Features

  • Bath quality: Above Average

Householders and Tenants for 257 River St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
Anthony J Helms
617-916-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Fran Helms Age: 63
617-791-****
Job:
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Frances A Helms Age: 63
617-916-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Frances Vereker Age: 90
Residential status:
Homeowner
Greg P Helms Age: 65
617-916-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Professional/Technical
Gregory P Helms Age: 38
617-969-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Michael S Helms Age: 93
617-969-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Primarose A Helms Age: 69
617-969-****
257 River St, Newton MA  02465-1435 plot plan 257 River St, Newton MA  02465-1435 floor plan 257 River St, Newton MA  02465-1435 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $645,600
2015 $603,400
2014 $578,500
2013 $578,500
2012 $578,500
2011 $596,400
2010 $581,700
2009 $511,500
2008 $511,500
2007 $501,000
2006$486,400
2005$463,200
2004$419,600
2003$374,600
2002$374,600
2001$313,400
2000$286,200
1999$260,400
1998$231,400
1997$219,300
1996$208,900
1995$186,900
1994$16,000
1993$16,000
1992$17,700

Where is 257 River St, Newton MA located on map?

Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025
Feb 2022 Sold
257 River St
Price history :
  • Single Family
  • 2,336 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths

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Building Permits

To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Mar 10, 2008
Description: Construct one and one-half story garage and foundation
  • Valuation: $1,500,000
  • Fee: $279.00 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
  • Parcel #: 44012 0039
  • Permit #: 08020344
Jan 4, 2008
Description: Addition of back of house, 1st frl living room, 2nd flr master bed, foundation plus drainage work
  • Valuation: $15,000,000
  • Fee: $2,790.00 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
  • Parcel #: 44012 0039
  • Permit #: 07120083

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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