243 California St, Newton MA  02458-1049 exterior

243 California St Newton, MA 02458 / 1049

(UPDATED: 03/03/2025)
Sold Mar 2021
$1,295,000
Property Report

Information about property on 243 California St, Newton MA, 02458-1049. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Units

Property details of units in this apartment building

#2

$1,295,000
sold Mar 2021
  • 3,092 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
(Updated: 03/26/2021)

Property Details

At 243 California Street, Newton, MA there is a property, which was built in 1890.

Facts

  • Built in 1890
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 7,500 sqft
  • Effective area 2,538 sqft
  • Gross building area 2,874 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 6
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
  • Roof material Asphalt Shingl
  • Fuel type Oil
  • Frontage 50 feet
  • Finished attic area 336 sqft
  • Basement area 696 sqft
  • Porch area 114 sqft
  • Enclosed porch area 24 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Forced Air-Duc
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Vinyl Siding
  • Roof type Gable

Features

  • Kitchen quality: Below Average

Householders and Tenants for 243 California St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
Francis J Marchand Age: 93
617-244-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
GILBERT HENRY G LIFE ESTATE
Henry G Gilbert Age: 95
617-244-****
Residential status:
Renter
Job:
Private Household Service Occupations

Units - Who lives at 243 California St, Newton MA

#24 beds, 4 baths, 3,092 sqft 02458-1049
243 California St, Newton MA  02458-1049 plot plan 243 California St, Newton MA  02458-1049 floor plan 243 California St, Newton MA  02458-1049 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $399,000
2015 $372,900
2014 $354,300
2013 $354,300
2012 $354,300
2011 $355,400
2010 $362,700
2009 $370,100
2008 $370,100
2007 $417,300
2006$405,100
2005$385,800
2004$324,000
2003$289,300
2002$289,300
2001$233,500
2000$213,200
1999$194,000
1998$172,700
1997$172,700
1996$164,500
1995$144,200
1994$150,200
1993$150,200
1992$164,100

Where is 243 California St, Newton MA located on map?

Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025
Mar 2021 Sold
243 California St #2
Price history :
  • Condo
  • 3,092 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths

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California St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
10 Oct 2010 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
10 Sep 2010 Building fires
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
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
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source —
Cigarette

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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
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
14 Feb 2010 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
11 Nov 2007 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
30 Nov 2006 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
Radio, television studio

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Properties Nearby

Street AddressResidens/Landlords

Schools near property

NameTypeGradeDistance
Elementary school
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School
191 Pearl St, Newton, MA 02458
617-559-9540
PublicK-5 & ungraded0.42
Horace Mann Elementary School
687 Watertown St, Newtonville, MA 02460
617-559-9510
PublicK-5 & ungraded1.06
Middle school
F A Day Middle School
21 Minot Place, Newtonville, MA 02460
617-559-9100
Public6-8 & ungraded0.91
High school
Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460
617-559-6400
Public9-12 & ungraded1.5
 

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