What year was the house at 279 Franklin St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 279 Franklin St, Newton, MA was built in 1921.

What type of house is at 279 Franklin St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 279 Franklin St, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 279 Franklin St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 279 Franklin St, Newton, MA was in 2007. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 279 Franklin St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 279 Franklin St, Newton, MA was in 2009. Other FEMA incidents registered on Franklin St are available at the link

Have there been any registered renovations at 279 Franklin St, Newton, MA

The last listed home renovation at 279 Franklin St, Newton, MA was in 2007 for $130.20. Other registered reconstructions of this house are available at the link.

279 Franklin St, Newton, MA 02458 owner and property records

Property Details

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

Facts

Built in 1921
Property use Single Family
Lot size 11,674 sqft
Effective area 5,301 sqft
Gross building area 5,881 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 12
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Stories 2,5
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
Roof material Slate
Fuel type Oil
Air conditioning Central
Frontage 92 feet
Basement area 1,567 sqft
Finished basement area 220 sqft
Shed area 64 sqft
Porch area 45 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Wood Shingle
Roof type Gambrel

Features

Kitchen quality: Above Average
Interior condition: Good

Householders and Tenants for 279 Franklin St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name	Phone Number	Additional Info
A Blumberg	617-332-****
Anne S Blumberg Age: 68	617-947-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Austin Lamont
BENEDICT FLOWERHILL REALTY TRUST
BENEDICT FLOWERHILL REALTY TRUST /S TR
C D Schoellkopf
C Davis	617-965-****
C Stephenson Age: 78
Catharine D Schoellkopf
Catharine D Stephenson
Catharine J Davis
Catherine D Stevenson
Cathy Davis		Email: [email protected]
Davis Catharine Jacobs Age: 78	603-965-****
Eugene J Emerson Age: 71	508-255-****
Gerald I Hermanson
Isabella J Dorfman Age: 30	617-332-****	Residential status: Homeowner
Jonathan Blumberg Age: 72	617-332-****
Jonathan M Dorfman Age: 71	617-332-****
Marietta P Hermanson
Mary L Rolfe
ROLFE HAYWARD P EST

279 Franklin St, Newton MA 02458-2302 plot plan

279 Franklin St, Newton MA 02458-2302 floor plan

279 Franklin St, Newton MA 02458-2302 aerial view

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
12/04/1996	Sold	$560,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$1,354,400
2015		$1,265,800
2014		$1,206,000
2013		$1,206,000
2012		$1,206,000
2011		$1,194,000
2010		$1,218,400
2009		$1,243,300
2008		$1,214,200
2007		$1,193,600
2006		$1,158,800
2005		$1,103,600
2004		$1,013,600
2003		$905,000
2002		$905,000
2001		$692,000
2000		$632,000
1999		$575,100
1998		$525,000
1997		$488,400
1996		$465,100
1995		$471,100
1994		$448,700
1993		$448,700
1992		$454,900

Where is 279 Franklin St, Newton MA located on map?

Building Permits

To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025

Oct 17, 2007 Commercial Contracting

Description: Install gravel circular driveway. remove and dispose of existing bit cocrete driveway

Valuation: $700,000
Fee: $130.20 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts

Parcel #: 72008 0007
Permit #: 07100534

Franklin St Fire Incident History

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

04 Feb 2007 Building fires

284 Franklin St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

01 Apr 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)

0276-278 Franklin St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory

First Ignition —

Exterior roof covering or finish

Heat Source —

Cigarette

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

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

03 Jul 2009 Power line down

269 Franklin St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Pipeline, power line or other utility right of way

Properties Nearby

Street Address	Residens/Landlords
252 Franklin St, Newton, MA 02458-2301 Single Family 8 beds 5.5 baths 10,667 sqft Built in 1905	252 FRANKLIN STREET LLC, Jan E Paradise
260 Franklin St, Newton, MA 02458-2301 Single Family 6 beds 5 baths 10,068 sqft Built in 1906	ELHAUGE NOMINEE TRUST /S TRS, Julia L Elhauge
261 Franklin St, Newton, MA 02458-2302 Single Family 5 beds 2 baths 8,208 sqft Built in 1890	Josephine M Simon, Morris Simon
269 Franklin St, Newton, MA 02458-2302 Single Family 8 beds 3.5 baths 7,759 sqft Built in 1900	Peter S Terris, Barbara Z Terris
276 Franklin St, Newton, MA 02458-2301 Two Family 5 beds 4 baths 9,771 sqft Built in 1925	Carol E Zuckerman, Gregory Zuckerman

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Street Address
152 HAGEN RD, Newton MA
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152 HAGEN RD, Newton MA

1404 WALNUT ST, Newton MA

166 DICKERMAN RD, Newton MA

97 BERKELEY ST, Newton MA

279 Franklin St Newton, MA 02458 / 2302

Residence for Single Family