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

The house at 538 Ward St, Newton, MA was built in 1897.

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

At the house at 538 Ward St, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

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

The last fire incident at the house at 538 Ward St, Newton, MA was in 2003. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

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

The last FEMA incident recorded at 538 Ward St, Newton, MA was in 2009. Other FEMA incidents registered on Ward St are available at the link

Property Details

At 538 Ward Street, Newton, MA there is a single-family home.

Facts

Built in 1897
Property use Single Family
Lot size 16,577 sqft
Effective area 5,539 sqft
Gross building area 6,928 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 9
Bedrooms 5
Stories 2
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
Roof material Asphalt Shingl
Fuel type Oil
Air conditioning Central
Frontage 90 feet
Finished attic area 488 sqft
Basement area 1,825 sqft
Finished basement area 902 sqft
Porch area 170 sqft
Enclosed porch area 35 sqft
Deck area 52 sqft
Detached garage area 676 sqft
Garage living area 507 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Forced Air-Duc
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Wood Shingle
Roof type Gambrel

Features

Kitchen quality: Good
Bath quality: Above Average

Householders and Tenants for 538 Ward St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name	Phone Number	Additional Info
538 WARD STREET REALTY TRUST
538 WARD STREET REALTY TRUST /S TRS
Alexander J Cohan Age: 42	617-527-****	Residential status: Homeowner
Cecilia B Pink Age: 103	617-527-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Handlers, Equipment Cleaners, Helpers, and Laborers Occupations
Cecilia Tr Mcvey
Emma J Cohan Age: 38	617-527-****	Residential status: Homeowner
Janette E Cavicchi Age: 63
Janette E Galbraith	617-969-****
Jessie K Cohan Age: 44	401-338-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Joan Tr Conquest
Joseph A Pink	617-527-****
Julia Heredia Age: 82	508-873-****
Paul C F Galbraith
Phuli Cohan Age: 69	617-839-****	Job: Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Robert D Cohan Age: 76	617-763-****	Job: Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

538 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1136 plot plan

538 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1136 floor plan

538 Ward St, Newton MA 02459-1136 aerial view

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
04/30/2013	Sold	$2,071,875	Public records
05/23/2008	Sold	$789,500	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$1,902,800
2015		$1,778,300
2014		$1,671,700
2013		$1,199,400
2012		$1,199,400
2011		$1,175,700
2010		$764,100
2009		$673,400
2008		$673,400
2007		$687,600
2006		$667,600
2005		$635,800
2004		$571,000
2003		$509,800
2002		$509,800
2001		$423,400
2000		$386,700
1999		$351,900
1998		$298,900
1997		$274,200
1996		$261,100
1995		$308,500
1994		$293,800
1993		$293,800
1992		$308,700

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

Market Activities

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

Jun 2021 Sold

538 Ward St

Price history :

$3M

Single Family
4,217 sqft
5 beds
5 baths

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
523 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1109 Single Family 4 beds 2 baths 5,878 sqft Built in 1910	Julie R Levinson, Alan J Weinstein
524 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1136 Single Family 5 beds 4 baths 6,344 sqft Built in 1910	Laura B Aronoff, Sheldon I Aronoff
529 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1109 Single Family 6 beds 2 baths 5,670 sqft Built in 1900	Irving Zeizel, Paul D Zeizel
530 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1136 Single Family 6 beds 2 baths 6,180 sqft Built in 1880	Monique C Huvos, Andrew D Huvos
535 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1109 Single Family 4 beds 1 bath 3,649 sqft Built in 1930	Harold I Davis, Joyce S Davis
541 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1109 Single Family 7 beds 3 baths 5,145 sqft Built in 1910	Lisa H Stone, Gregg R Stone
544 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1136 Single Family 5 beds 3 baths 6,462 sqft Built in 1890	Mary M Herlihy, Andrew P Bialecki
547 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1109 Single Family 4 beds 3 baths 6,096 sqft Built in 1900	Glen D Seidman, Janice Seidman
550 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1136 Single Family 6 beds 3 baths 5,906 sqft Built in 1925	Rosalie B Schulman, Sol Schulman
556 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459-1136 Single Family 5 beds 3 baths 6,026 sqft Built in 1920	Edmund I Shamsi, Richard B Parad

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538 Ward St Newton, MA 02459 / 1136

Residence for Single Family