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Newton, MA
300-497
Ward Street
487 Ward Street

487 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1108 exterior

487 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1108 exterior

487 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1108 exterior

487 Ward St Newton, MA 02459 / 1108

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 08/16/2025)

5 Beds
3 Baths
5.834 square feet

Property Report

Information about property on 487 Ward St, Newton MA, 02459-1108. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

A single-family possession at 487 Ward St, Newton, MA.

Facts

Built in 1928
Property use Single Family
Lot size 10,036 sqft
Effective area 5,182 sqft
Gross building area 5,834 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 9
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Stories 2
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Concrete
Roof material Slate
Fuel type Gas
Air conditioning Central
Frontage 80 feet
Unfinished attic area 652 sqft
Basement area 1,340 sqft
Finished basement area 130 sqft
Deck area 30 sqft
Detached garage area 400 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Hot Water
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Brick Veneer
Roof type Gable

Features

Kitchen quality: Above Average
Bath quality: Below Average

Householders and Tenants for 487 Ward St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name	Phone Number	Additional Info
Edith L Grahm
Ethel Wishnick Age: 119
Joseph I Sheftel Age: 46	617-244-****
Larry Sheftel Age: 85
Lawrence E Sheftel Age: 85	617-244-****
Michael Mael		Residential status: Renter Job: Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Milton L Grahm
Miriam W Sheftel Age: 80	617-244-****
Richard P Sheftel	617-527-****
SHEFTEL FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUST /S TR

Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
Lawrence E Sheftel & Co		Industry: Business Consulting Services

Possible Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
DEER POLYMER CORPORATION		Type of Business: Statement & Designation By Foreign Corporation

487 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1108 plot plan

487 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1108 floor plan

487 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1108 aerial view

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
09/08/1988	Sold	$570,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$1,156,900
2015		$1,081,200
2014		$1,034,200
2013		$1,034,200
2012		$1,034,200
2011		$1,032,300
2010		$1,062,700
2009		$1,084,400
2008		$1,084,400
2007		$1,136,900
2006		$1,103,800
2005		$1,051,200
2004		$944,900
2003		$843,700
2002		$843,700
2001		$717,900
2000		$655,600
1999		$596,500
1998		$568,200
1997		$521,300
1996		$496,500
1995		$494,300
1994		$470,800
1993		$470,800
1992		$500,300

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Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025

Mar 2023 Recent Rent

487 Ward St

Price history :

$8,000

Single Family
3,160 sqft
5 beds
4 baths

Mar 2021 Recent Rent

487 Ward St

Price history :

$6,500

Single Family
3,160 sqft
5 beds
4 baths

Dec 2016 Recent Rent

487 Ward St

Price history :

$4,000

3160 sqft
4 beds
3.5 baths

SHORT TERM 6 MONTH RENTAL. Dec 1, 2016 thru May 31,2017. The house is a classic Tudor built in...

Dec 2016 Recent Rent

487 Ward St

Price history :

$5,000

3160 sqft
4 beds
3.5 baths

SHORT TERM 6 MONTH RENTAL. Dec 1, 2016 thru May 31,2017. The house is a classic Tudor built in...

Nov 2016 Recent Rent

487 Ward St

Price history :

$4,000

3160 sqft
4 beds
3.5 baths

SHORT TERM 6 MONTH RENTAL. Dec 1, 2016 thru May 31,2017. The house is a classic Tudor built in...

Nov 2016 Recent Rent

487 Ward St

Price history :

$5,000

3160 sqft
4 beds
3.5 baths

SHORT TERM 6 MONTH RENTAL. Dec 1, 2016 thru May 31,2017. The house is a classic Tudor built in...

Oct 2016 Recent Rent

487 Ward St

Price history :

$4,000

3160 sqft
4 beds
3.5 baths

SHORT TERM 6 MONTH RENTAL. Dec 1, 2016 thru May 31,2017. The house is a classic Tudor built in...

Sep 2016 Recent Rent

487 Ward St

Price history :

$5,000

3160 sqft
4 beds
3.5 baths

SHORT TERM 6 MONTH RENTAL. Dec 1, 2016 thru May 31,2017. The house is a classic Tudor built in...

Ward St Fire Incident History

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

10 Dec 2003 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue

355 Ward St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

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

First Ignition —

Pipe, duct, conduit or hose

Heat Source —

Chemical reaction

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

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

12 Feb 2009 Cooking fire, confined to container

384 Ward St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel

16 Jan 2009 Vehicle accident, general cleanup

265 Ward St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

29 Nov 2003 Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional

385 Ward St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel

01 Nov 2003 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury

561 Ward St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel

Properties Nearby

Street Address	Residens/Landlords
430 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1257 Two Family 4 beds 3 baths 3,995 sqft Built in 1940	WARD MEAT CO, INC, Jeff Foster
441 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1241 Single Family 6 beds 4 baths 6,001 sqft Built in 1924	Cheryl L Levin, Yakir S Levin
448 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1258 Single Family 5 beds 2.5 baths 5,191 sqft Built in 1900	RICHARD R BANKHEAD 2012 REVOCABLE TRUST, Richard R Tr Bankhead
454 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1258 Single Family 6 beds 3.5 baths 6,666 sqft Built in 1860	Melvin S Hoffman, Eva R Hoffman
460 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1258 Single Family 6 beds 3.5 baths 4,479 sqft Built in 1923	Brian P Oneill, Christine Burton
494 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1136 Single Family 4 beds 3 baths 4,007 sqft Built in 1920	Barbara J Neufeld, Donna B Goldberg
497 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1108 Single Family 4 beds 3 baths 3,844 sqft Built in 1915	Hai Wang, Gwen I Wang
500 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1136 Single Family 4 beds 2 baths 5,298 sqft Built in 1922	Neville D Frankel, Louise L Averback
504 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1136 Single Family 5 beds 2 baths 4,877 sqft Built in 1915	NANCY R SMITH REVOCABLE TRUST, NANCY R SMITH TRUST
507 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1109 Single Family 6 beds 2 baths 5,501 sqft Built in 1905	Milenko Cicmil, Sarah Lorkin

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FAQ about the house at 487 Ward St, Newton, MA

What year was the house at 487 Ward St, Newton, MA built? The house at 487 Ward St, Newton, MA was built in 1928.
What type of house is at 487 Ward St, Newton, MA? At the house at 487 Ward St, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.
Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 487 Ward St, Newton, MA? The last fire incident at the house at 487 Ward St, Newton, MA was in 2003. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.
Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 487 Ward St, Newton, MA? The last FEMA incident recorded at 487 Ward St, Newton, MA was in 2009. Other FEMA incidents registered on Ward St are available at the link.

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