Q: What year was the house at 59 Otis St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 59 Otis St, Newton, MA was built in 1870.

Q: What type of house is at 59 Otis St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 59 Otis St, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Q: Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 59 Otis St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 59 Otis St, Newton, MA was in 2011. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Q: Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 59 Otis St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 59 Otis St, Newton, MA was in 2015. Other FEMA incidents registered on Otis St are available at the link

Q: Have there been any registered renovations at 59 Otis St, Newton, MA

The last listed home renovation at 59 Otis St, Newton, MA was in 2012 for $172.27. Other registered reconstructions of this house are available at the link.

Property Details

As is shown in our records this property is placed at 59 Otis Street, Newton, MA.

Facts

Built in 1870
Property use Single Family
Lot size 13,230 sqft
Effective area 4,589 sqft
Gross building area 5,096 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 9
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Stories 2,5
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
Roof material Slate
Fuel type Gas
Air conditioning Central
Frontage 70 feet
Basement area 1,358 sqft
Enclosed porch area 96 sqft
Detached garage area 400 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Clapboard
Roof type Gable

Features

Kitchen quality: Above Average
Interior condition: Good

Householders and Tenants for 59 Otis St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name	Phone Number	Additional Info
Beverly E Orenstein Age: 83	617-964-****
Donald J Swire
Harriet J Swire
Kris Bowden	617-332-****
Kristen Bowden Age: 60	617-332-****	Residential status: Homeowner
Leigh Hare		Residential status: Renter Job: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Lenore M Horton
Marilyn Rich
Marvin J Rich
Nicholas B Bernier Age: 26
Patricia D Raybould
Philippe C Wells Age: 57
Russell H Horton
Theodore P Orenstein Age: 82	617-964-****
WELLS LEIGH TAYLOR

59 Otis St, Newton MA 02460-1816 plot plan

59 Otis St, Newton MA 02460-1816 floor plan

59 Otis St, Newton MA 02460-1816 aerial view

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source
12/04/2009	Sold	$975,000	Public records
08/23/2002	Sold	$872,500	Public records
06/12/1996	Sold	$389,200	Public records

PURCHASE HISTORY 59 Otis St, Newton MA

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$1,079,600
2015		$1,009,000
2014		$959,700
2013		$959,700
2012		$959,700
2011		$941,800
2010		$944,700
2009		$964,000
2008		$964,000
2007		$979,700
2006		$951,200
2005		$905,900
2004		$731,400
2003		$653,000
2002		$653,000
2001		$532,900
2000		$486,700
1999		$442,900
1998		$396,700
1997		$365,600
1996		$348,200
1995		$323,400
1994		$308,000
1993		$308,000
1992		$319,600

Where is 59 Otis St, Newton MA located on map?

Building Permits

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

Oct 5, 2012 Remodeling

Description: Make sill and interior beam repairs according to engineer's specifications

Valuation: $926,200
Fee: $172.27 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts

Parcel #: 24011 0017
Permit #: 12100175

Otis St Fire Incident History

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

23 Jan 2011 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue

301 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Storage area, other

First Ignition —

Chips, including wood chips

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

29 Mar 2008 Building fires

34 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

21 Mar 2003 Building fires

320 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

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

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

23 Aug 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)

354 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

08 Sep 2006 Carbon monoxide incident

304 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

29 Dec 2004 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)

130 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

11 Oct 2004 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment

351 Otis St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Properties Nearby

Street Address	Residens/Landlords
38 Otis St, Newton, MA 02460-1817 Single Family 4 beds 2 baths 4,576 sqft Built in 1890	Deborah S Dashoff, John P Obrien
43 Otis St, Newton, MA 02460-1816 Single Family 5 beds 2.5 baths 6,366 sqft Built in 1860	Denise M Buckley, Margo E Lane
44 Otis St, Newton, MA 02460-1817 Two Family 6 beds 4,155 sqft Built in 1880	ZEBULON LLC, G Begin
51 Otis St, Newton, MA 02460-1816 Single Family 4 beds 2.5 baths 5,739 sqft Built in 1850	Miranda B Siano, Matthew A Siano
54 Otis St, Newton, MA 02460-1823 Single Family 4 beds 2.5 baths 4,125 sqft Built in 1887	Carrie B Jochelson, David P Dwork
60 Otis St, Newton, MA 02460-1823 Single Family 3 beds 2.5 baths 4,644 sqft Built in 1895	CHARLES E SCHLUETER 2012 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, Erica L Tr Schlueter
62 Otis St, Newton, MA 02460-1823 Single Family 3 beds 2.5 baths 3,095 sqft Built in 1939	Andrew C Dreyfus, Lynn E Modell
63 Otis St, Newton, MA 02460-1816 Single Family 5 beds 3 baths 5,781 sqft Built in 1880	Mark J Hamel, Keri S Dogan
69 Otis St, Newton, MA 02460-1816 Single Family 4 beds 2.5 baths 5,566 sqft Built in 1880	CHOI JIN MIN, Haisook Choi
76 Otis St, Newton, MA 02460-1827 Single Family 5 beds 3.5 baths 5,949 sqft Built in 1880	Sloan Nota, Robert A Mckean

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59 Otis St Newton, MA 02460 / 1816

Residence for Single Family