What year was the house at 260 Chestnut St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 260 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was built in 1905.

What type of house is at 260 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 260 Chestnut St, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 260 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 260 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was in 2016. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 260 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 260 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was in 2015. Other FEMA incidents registered on Chestnut St are available at the link

260 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465 owner and property records

Property Details

This is a single-family possession, which is situated at 260 Chestnut Street, Newton, Massachusetts.

Facts

Built in 1905
Property use Single Family
Lot size 30,224 sqft
Effective area 8,313 sqft
Gross building area 9,580 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 11
Bedrooms 3
Stories 2
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
Roof material Asphalt Shingl
Fuel type Gas
Fireplaces 4
Frontage 120 feet
Finished attic area 995 sqft
Basement area 2,032 sqft
Porch area 482 sqft
Carport area 340 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Clapboard
Roof type Gable

Householders and Tenants for 260 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name	Phone Number	Additional Info
Alan E Decew Age: 80	857-205-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Production Occupations Email: [email protected]
CHARLES D TRAIN JR CORP
David A Decew Age: 49	617-964-****
David Vanbuskirk
Elizabeth Vanbuskirk
G D Halkias	617-332-****
George Halkias		Residential status: Renter Job: Machine Operators, Assemblers, and Inspectors Occupations
Irene R Zink Age: 55
J W Decew Age: 77	617-964-****	Residential status: Homeowner
Jeffrey W Decew Age: 39	617-964-****
Judith W Decew Age: 77	617-964-****
Kris D Maples Age: 56
M Z Halkias	617-332-****
Mary Halkias		Residential status: Renter Job: Machine Operators, Assemblers, and Inspectors Occupations
Melissa S Decew Age: 43	617-964-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Professional/Technical
Paul G Apen Age: 62	617-218-****	Residential status: Homeowner
Shelly Winters	442-434-****
Timothy Scannell	617-964-****
Todd A Speros	781-643-****
Veronica L Apen Age: 55	617-527-****	Residential status: Homeowner

260 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465-2929 plot plan

260 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465-2929 floor plan

260 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465-2929 aerial view

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
06/19/1987	Sold	$795,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$1,810,100
2015		$1,691,700
2014		$1,621,800
2013		$1,621,800
2012		$1,621,800
2011		$1,626,600
2010		$1,659,800
2009		$1,693,700
2008		$1,693,700
2007		$1,769,500
2006		$1,718,000
2005		$1,636,200
2004		$1,488,500
2003		$1,329,000
2002		$1,329,000
2001		$1,039,300
2000		$949,100
1999		$863,600
1998		$752,300
1997		$716,500
1996		$682,400
1995		$611,600
1994		$582,500
1993		$582,500
1992		$706,100

Where is 260 Chestnut St, Newton MA located on map?

Chestnut St Fire Incident History

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

21 Sep 2016 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1209 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

28 Mar 2010 Building fires

842 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Storage area, other

First Ignition —

Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

15 Aug 2009 Passenger vehicle fire

937 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

07 Oct 2008 Building fires

88 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge

Heat Source —

Candle

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

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025

13 Apr 2015 Vehicle accident, general cleanup

530 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Street, other

30 Jan 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)

814 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

18 Jan 2015 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment

1110 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

05 Sep 2014 Explosive, bomb removal (for bomb scare, use 721)

443 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Street, other

Properties Nearby

Street Address	Residens/Landlords
212 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2929 Single Family 7 beds 5 baths 7,700 sqft Built in 1890	Julie L Finn, GAINSBORO CRAIG ALAN
219 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2931 Single Family 6 beds 4.5 baths 12,630 sqft Built in 1920	BROWN CARO JUDITH S, Harold Caro
224 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2929 Single Family 5 beds 4 baths 6,328 sqft Built in 1927	KAPLAN JILL LITNER, Benjamin A Kaplan
239 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2931 Single Family 5 beds 3.5 baths 10,092 sqft Built in 1920	Arthur S Obermayer, Judith H Obermayer
257 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2932 Single Family 6 beds 4.5 baths 9,087 sqft Built in 1897	257 CHESTNUT STREET REALTY TRUST, Christopher J Anschuetz
271 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2932 Single Family 2 beds 3 baths 6,583 sqft Built in 1905	Philip L Vineburgh, David L Ward
272 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2929 Single Family 3 beds 3.5 baths 3,562 sqft Built in 1943	DERICK DOROTHY BOSK, DERICK DOROTHY B EST
279 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2932 Single Family 5 beds 3 baths 6,117 sqft Built in 1927	Elyse Leventhal, James Leventhal
287 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2932 Single Family 8 beds 5.5 baths 9,062 sqft Built in 1880	Bruce A Miller, Susan D Miller
294 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465-2929 Single Family 5 beds 8.04 baths 7,836 sqft Built in 1895	Julie M Marcus, David R Marcus

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Street Address
2004 BEACON ST, Newton MA
4 CALLAHAN PATH, Newton MA
5 TRUMAN RD, Newton MA
35 EVELYN RD, Newton MA

2004 BEACON ST, Newton MA

4 CALLAHAN PATH, Newton MA

5 TRUMAN RD, Newton MA

35 EVELYN RD, Newton MA

260 Chestnut St Newton, MA 02465 / 2929

Residence for Single Family