279 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465-2932 exterior

279 Chestnut St Newton, MA 02465 / 2932

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Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 08/23/2025)
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 6.117 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 279 Chestnut St, Newton MA, 02465-2932. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

As is shown in our records this property stands at 279 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA.

Facts

  • Built in 1927
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 18,875 sqft
  • Effective area 4,161 sqft
  • Gross building area 6,117 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 9
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 4
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
  • Roof material Slate
  • Fuel type Gas
  • Air conditioning Central
  • Fireplaces 1
  • Frontage 100 feet
  • Finished attic area 326 sqft
  • Basement area 1,304 sqft
  • Porch area 153 sqft
  • Enclosed porch area 110 sqft
  • Deck area 272 sqft
  • Detached garage area 630 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Brick Veneer
  • Roof type Hip

Features

  • Kitchen quality: Above Average
  • Interior condition: Good

Householders and Tenants for 279 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
Abraham P Bloomenthal
Augusto J Solimene Age: 103
Elizabeth H Wiggin
Elyse Leventhal
Henry D Wiggin
James Leventhal
Judith Tr Kavanagh
MARY G SOLIMENE 2008 REVOCABLE TRUST
Mary G Solimene Age: 100
Norma Tr Raffaele
Sara Bloomenthal
279 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465-2932 plot plan 279 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465-2932 floor plan 279 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465-2932 aerial view

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
09/30/2010 Sold $1,224,000 Public records

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $1,449,900
2015 $1,355,000
2014 $1,292,800
2013 $1,259,300
2012 $1,069,300
2011 $1,078,100
2010 $1,100,100
2009 $1,122,500
2008 $1,122,500
2007 $1,163,700
2006$1,129,800
2005$1,076,000
2004$1,000,900
2003$893,700
2002$893,700
2001$758,700
2000$692,900
1999$630,500
1998$545,600
1997$519,600
1996$488,600
1995$419,500
1994$419,500
1993$419,500
1992$458,500
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Where is 279 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

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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

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  • 3 baths
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 Philip L Vineburgh, David L Ward
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 Julie M Marcus, David R Marcus
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  • 2.5 baths
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 Huayu Fang, Edward Fang
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  • 4.5 baths
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 Carmen Amatangelo, Carol A Amatangelo
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  • 4.5 baths
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