278 Melrose St Newton, MA 02466 / 1918

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 07/29/2025)
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 2.843 square feet
Sold Feb 2022
$885,000
Property Report

Information about property on 278 Melrose St, Newton MA, 02466-1918. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

As is shown in our records this property is based at 278 Melrose Street, Newton, MA.

Facts

  • Built in 1870
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 5,970 sqft
  • Effective area 2,444 sqft
  • Gross building area 2,843 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 6
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2
  • Stories 1,5
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
  • Roof material Asphalt Shingl
  • Fuel type Gas
  • Air conditioning Central
  • Frontage 46 feet
  • Basement area 798 sqft
  • Porch area 268 sqft
  • Enclosed porch area 35 sqft
  • Detached garage area 440 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Forced Air-Duc
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Vinyl Siding
  • Roof type Gable

Features

  • Kitchen quality: Below Average

Householders and Tenants for 278 Melrose St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
FLYNN PAUL S LIFE EST
Joseph A Flynn
617-332-****
Marie Caruso
Patricia Cotrone
Paul S Flynn Age: 102
617-332-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Service Occupations
Paula Flynn
Steven Flynn
Susan Giroux
Thomas Flynn
Virginia P Flynn Age: 102
617-332-****
278 Melrose St, Newton MA  02466-1918 plot plan 278 Melrose St, Newton MA  02466-1918 floor plan 278 Melrose St, Newton MA  02466-1918 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $383,700
2015 $358,600
2014 $329,400
2013 $329,400
2012 $329,400
2011 $327,600
2010 $334,300
2009 $341,100
2008 $341,100
2007 $349,200
2006$339,000
2005$322,900
2004$296,500
2003$264,700
2002$264,700
2001$219,300
2000$200,300
1999$182,300
1998$159,600
1997$159,600
1996$152,000
1995$148,200
1994$148,200
1993$148,200
1992$163,900

Where is 278 Melrose St, Newton MA located on map?

Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025
Feb 2022 Sold
278 Melrose St
Price history :
  • Single Family
  • 1,513 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths

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Melrose St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
06 Jun 2013 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other

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

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
22 May 2012 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
28 Nov 2003 Unintentional transmission of alarm, other
Property Use —
Live performance theater
26 Oct 2003 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
26 Jun 2003 System malfunction, other
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings

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