Q: What year was the house at 557 Chestnut St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 557 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was built in 1925.

Q: What type of house is at 557 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 557 Chestnut St, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Q: Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 557 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 557 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was in 2016. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Q: Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 557 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 557 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was in 2015. Other FEMA incidents registered on Chestnut St are available at the link

Property Details

At 557 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA stands a property, which was built in 1925.

Facts

Built in 1925
Property use Single Family
Lot size 12,571 sqft
Effective area 4,366 sqft
Gross building area 4,931 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 9
Bedrooms 3
Stories 2
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Concrete
Roof material Slate
Fuel type Oil
Air conditioning Unit/AC
Frontage 83 feet
Finished attic area 507 sqft
Basement area 1,248 sqft
Shed area 30 sqft
Porch area 28 sqft
Enclosed porch area 24 sqft
Swimming pool HI QUAL INGR
Deck area 121 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Steam
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Brick Veneer
Roof type Gable

Features

Kitchen quality: Above Average
Interior condition: Good

Householders and Tenants for 557 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name	Phone Number	Additional Info
Benjamin P Swartz Age: 42	617-244-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Clerical/White Collar Email: [email protected]
Denyse G Sinesi
Paul N Sinesi
Peter S Gp
Peter Swartz Age: 81	617-852-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Occupations
Robin Swartz Age: 41	617-852-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Occupations
Sadie Swartz	617-852-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Protective Service Occupations
Sally Swartz
Theodore Swartz Age: 39	617-244-****	Residential status: Homeowner

Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
2 WHITE PLACE LLC		Type of Business: Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC)
63 65 Court Street LLC		Industry: Business Services
63-65 COURT STREET LLC		Type of Business: Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC)

557 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468-1225 plot plan

557 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468-1225 floor plan

557 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468-1225 aerial view

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$1,086,800
2015		$1,015,700
2014		$969,000
2013		$969,000
2012		$969,000
2011		$963,900
2010		$981,600
2009		$1,001,600
2008		$1,001,600
2007		$1,015,800
2006		$986,200
2005		$939,200
2004		$811,100
2003		$724,200
2002		$724,200
2001		$600,100
2000		$548,000
1999		$498,600
1998		$440,900
1997		$440,900
1996		$419,900
1995		$381,000
1994		$362,900
1993		$339,300
1992		$371,600

Where is 557 Chestnut St, Newton MA located on map?

Market Activities

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

Feb 2022 Sold

557 Chestnut St

Price history :

$1.86M

Single Family
3,041 sqft
5 beds
4 baths

Chestnut St Fire Incident History

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

21 Sep 2016 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1209 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

28 Mar 2010 Building fires

842 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Storage area, other

First Ignition —

Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

15 Aug 2009 Passenger vehicle fire

937 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

07 Oct 2008 Building fires

88 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

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

Heat Source —

Candle

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

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

13 Apr 2015 Vehicle accident, general cleanup

530 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Street, other

30 Jan 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)

814 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

18 Jan 2015 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment

1110 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

05 Sep 2014 Explosive, bomb removal (for bomb scare, use 721)

443 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Street, other

Properties Nearby

Street Address	Residens/Landlords
538 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1206 Single Family 6 beds 7.5 baths 7,753 sqft Built in 1905	Azhand Dana, Reza Dana
542 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1207 Single Family 4 beds 2.5 baths 3,799 sqft Built in 1920	Kate S Cox, Peter B Cox
543 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1210 Single Family 4 beds 3.5 baths 4,392 sqft Built in 1925	John C Blessington, Anne L Blessington
550 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1614 Single Family 6 beds 4 baths 5,734 sqft Built in 1912	M. M. GOLDBERG TRUST, Anna J Gilman
551 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1210 Single Family 4 beds 2.5 baths 4,902 sqft Built in 1920	Katharine H Bugbee, Scott M Bugbee
560 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1614 Single Family 5 beds 3 baths 5,889 sqft Built in 1930	MANDEHR D J &AL, Nancy E Kappitt
565 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1225 Single Family 3 beds 3 baths 2,847 sqft Built in 1913	Lyudmyla M Berezovsky, Vladimir Berezovsky
568 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1614 Single Family 4 beds 3.5 baths 4,177 sqft Built in 1983	Bruce J Roberts, Nancy L Roberts
574 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1614 Single Family 4 beds 1.5 baths 3,997 sqft Built in 1918	David Geffen, Kim K Suga
575 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1225 Single Family 4 beds 2.5 baths 4,296 sqft Built in 1920	CUSHING RICHMOND REALTY TRUST, CUSHING RICHMOND REALTY TRUST /S TRS

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557 Chestnut St Newton, MA 02468 / 1225

Residence for Single Family