Q: What year was the house at 538 California St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 538 California St, Newton, MA was built in 1915.

Q: What type of house is at 538 California St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 538 California St, Newton, MA type Charitable Housing/other.

Q: Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 538 California St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 538 California St, Newton, MA was in 2010. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Q: Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 538 California St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 538 California St, Newton, MA was in 2011. Other FEMA incidents registered on California St are available at the link

Property Details

At 538 California Street, Newton, MA there is a possession.

Facts

Built in 1915
Property use Charitable Housing/other
Lot size 6,070 sqft
Effective area 4,223 sqft
Gross building area 5,546 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 14
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 4
Stories 2
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Concrete
Roof material Asphalt Shingl
Fuel type Gas
Air conditioning Central
Frontage 47 feet
Basement area 1,764 sqft
Finished basement area 441 sqft
Porch area 214 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Hot Water
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Vinyl Siding
Roof type Hip

Householders and Tenants for 538 California St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name	Phone Number	Additional Info
CALIFORNIA STREET CORPORATION
CHARLES RIVER ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZE
David Morrow Age: 80 Apt # 2		Residential status: Renter Job: Private Household Service Occupations
Deborah Mazel Lazar Age: 64
Ina Fienson Apt # 1		Residential status: Renter Job: Executive, Administrative, and Managerial
James R Peluso Age: 79	781-964-****
James Steele Age: 74
Joh Fitzgibbons	617-244-****
John Fitzgibbons	617-244-****
John Mcdonald Apt # 1	617-777-****	Residential status: Renter Job: Administrative Support Occupations, Including Clerical Occupations
John Seabury Age: 96 Apt # 1		Residential status: Renter Job: Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Occupations
Joseph Fyffe Age: 92 Apt # 2		Residential status: Renter Job: Service Occupations
Paul Merriman	617-964-****
Paul Merrit	617-780-****

Possible Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
LORDON INCORPORATED		Type of Business: Domestic Profit Corporation Inactive: 19831019

538 California St, Newton MA 02460-1243 plot plan

538 California St, Newton MA 02460-1243 floor plan

538 California St, Newton MA 02460-1243 aerial view

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$683,600
2015		$683,600
2014		$621,200
2013		$621,200
2012		$621,200
2011		$621,200
2010		$612,400
2009		$612,400
2008		$612,400
1993		$250,300
1992		$272,600

Where is 538 California St, Newton MA located on map?

California St Fire Incident History

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

10 Oct 2010 Passenger vehicle fire

295 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

10 Sep 2010 Building fires

280 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Exterior roof covering or finish

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

02 May 2010 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

495 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Wildland, woods

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

01 Mar 2009 Special outside fire, other

355 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats

Heat Source —

Cigarette

538 California St incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

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

01 Dec 2003 Smoke or odor removal

538 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

14 Nov 2003 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment

538 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Mental retardation/development disability facility

11 Oct 2003 Smoke or odor removal

538 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential, other

01 Aug 2003 Cooking fire, confined to container

538 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

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

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

18 Jun 2011 Cooking fire, confined to container

496 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

14 Feb 2010 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment

204 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

11 Nov 2007 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

152 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

30 Nov 2006 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment

150 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Radio, television studio

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