What year was the house at 298 Central St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 298 Central St, Newton, MA was built in 1899.

What type of house is at 298 Central St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 298 Central St, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 298 Central St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 298 Central St, Newton, MA was in 2004. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 298 Central St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 298 Central St, Newton, MA was in 2011. Other FEMA incidents registered on Central St are available at the link

Have there been any registered renovations at 298 Central St, Newton, MA

The last listed home renovation at 298 Central St, Newton, MA was in 2015 for $257.24. Other registered reconstructions of this house are available at the link.

298 Central St, Newton, MA 02466 owner and property records

Property Details

This is a single-family residence, which is situated at 298 Central Street, Newton, MA.

Facts

Built in 1899
Property use Single Family
Lot size 5,791 sqft
Effective area 4,137 sqft
Gross building area 4,663 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 7
Bedrooms 4
Stories 2,5
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
Roof material Asphalt Shingl
Fuel type Gas
Frontage 70 feet
Basement area 1,093 sqft
Porch area 301 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Forced Air-Duc
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Clapboard
Roof type Hip

Features

Kitchen quality: Above Average
Interior condition: Good

Householders and Tenants for 298 Central St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name	Phone Number	Additional Info
Barbara B Matheson Age: 90	617-244-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Professional/Technical Email: [email protected]
Kenneth C Matheson Age: 91	617-244-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Retired Email: [email protected]
Lucille Matheson	617-244-****

Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
Matheson Barbara B	617-244-****	Categories: Clothing & Apparel

298 Central St, Newton MA 02466-2203 plot plan

298 Central St, Newton MA 02466-2203 floor plan

298 Central St, Newton MA 02466-2203 aerial view

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$718,200
2015		$671,200
2014		$636,300
2013		$636,300
2012		$636,300
2011		$628,200
2010		$641,000
2009		$654,100
2008		$654,100
2007		$665,300
2006		$645,900
2005		$615,100
2004		$575,800
2003		$514,100
2002		$514,100
2001		$417,300
2000		$381,100
1999		$346,800
1998		$268,700
1997		$259,600
1996		$247,200
1995		$232,500
1994		$232,500
1993		$232,500
1992		$245,200

Where is 298 Central St, Newton MA located on map?

Building Permits

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

Apr 9, 2015 Exteriors

Description: Replace three rotted columns, some rotted facia, suffit and stair risers

Contractor: Gary A Fisher

Valuation: $1,383,000
Fee: $257.24 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts

Parcel #: 43023 0014
Permit #: 15040268

Central St Fire Incident History

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

18 Jul 2004 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

32 Central St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

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

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

22 May 2011 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment

234 Central St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

18 Jul 2008 Vehicle accident, general cleanup

372 Central St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

03 Jul 2004 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment

109 Central St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

14 Nov 2003 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury

234 Central St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Properties Nearby

Street Address	Residens/Landlords
28 Central St, Newton, MA 02466-2409 Single Family 4 beds 3 baths 4,944 sqft Built in 1890	James H Wessler, Susan D Goodman
29 Central St, Newton, MA 02466-2402 Single Family 4 beds 3.5 baths 6,986 sqft Built in 1954	Michael C Shreve, Mike Shreve

View Neighbors

Street Address
29 MARLBORO ST, Newton MA
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50 SMITH AVE, Newton MA

29 MARLBORO ST, Newton MA

42 DRUMLIN RD, Newton MA

289 ELLIOT ST, Newton MA

50 SMITH AVE, Newton MA

298 Central St Newton, MA 02466 / 2203

Residence for Single Family