491 Chestnut St, Newton MA  02468-1220 exterior

491 Chestnut St Newton, MA 02468 / 1220

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 03/15/2025)
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 5.381 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 491 Chestnut St, Newton MA, 02468-1220. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

A single-family possession at 491 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA.

Facts

  • Built in 1927
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 11,955 sqft
  • Effective area 5,381 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 9
  • Bedrooms 5
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Concrete
  • Roof material Slate
  • Fuel type Gas
  • Air conditioning Central
  • Frontage 91 feet
  • Unfinished attic area 682 sqft
  • Basement area 1,583 sqft
  • Porch area 16 sqft
  • Enclosed porch area 28 sqft
  • Deck area 49 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Brick Veneer
  • Roof type Gable

Features

  • Kitchen quality: Good

Householders and Tenants for 491 Chestnut St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
Andrew B Obenshain Age: 51
617-916-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Clerical/White Collar
Brandy Farmer
Caroline Ryan Age: 43
617-527-****
Janice D Moore
Joanne J Palmisano Age: 72
Mary L Ryan
Melissa Hill
Peter J Weiden Age: 69
718-222-****
Russell L Moore Age: 74
Suzanne M Obenshain Age: 48
617-916-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Professional/Technical

Possible Businesses

Organization Phone Number Additional Info
Longboat Associates
Industry:
Business Services at Non-Commercial Site
491 Chestnut St, Newton MA  02468-1220 plot plan 491 Chestnut St, Newton MA  02468-1220 floor plan 491 Chestnut St, Newton MA  02468-1220 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $1,073,200
2015 $1,003,000
2014 $960,000
2013 $960,000
2012 $960,000
2011 $958,700
2010 $978,300
2009 $998,600
2008 $998,600
2007 $1,043,800
2006$1,013,400
2005$965,100
2004$880,200
2003$785,900
2002$785,900
2001$618,700
2000$565,000
1999$514,100
1998$511,900
1997$511,900
1996$487,500
1995$474,500
1994$451,900
1993$451,900
1992$493,900

Where is 491 Chestnut St, Newton MA located on map?

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
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
28 Mar 2010 Building fires
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
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
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
Heat Source —
Candle

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491 Chestnut St incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
14 Aug 2009 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
16 Jan 2008 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
06 Oct 2003 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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
Property Use —
Street, other
30 Jan 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
18 Jan 2015 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
05 Sep 2014 Explosive, bomb removal (for bomb scare, use 721)
Property Use —
Street, other

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Properties Nearby

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443 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1204
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 7,388 sqft
  • Built in 1920
443 CHESTNUT STREET REALTY TRUST, Charles A Conte
458 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1201
Single Family
  • 6 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 7,407 sqft
  • Built in 1939
Wenyi Wei, Ye K Wang
470 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1201
Single Family
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 3,361 sqft
  • Built in 1920
Tara W Karyanis, Charles Karyanis
479 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1204
Single Family
  • 4 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 5,875 sqft
  • Built in 1930
Scott D Brown, Joan M Barron
490 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1224
Single Family
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 3,494 sqft
  • Built in 1929
Natalya V Belonozhko, Amr Hafez
497 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1220
Single Family
  • 1 bed
  • 1 bath
  • 6,439 sqft
  • Built in 1890
Sandra M Maloney, Brian A Maloney
498 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1224
Single Family
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 3,348 sqft
  • Built in 1925
Alexandra C Oleson, Christina Oldham
513 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1205
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 4,750 sqft
  • Built in 1926
CARTUS FINANCIAL CORP, Michael J Hiscox
514 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1224
Single Family
  • 4 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 5,296 sqft
  • Built in 1919
Devyani Misra, Debashish Misra
518 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468-1206
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 7,206 sqft
  • Built in 1920
Christopher E Payton, Kirsten C Fertuck

Schools near property

NameTypeGradeDistance
Elementary school
Zervas Elementary School
30 Beethoven Ave, Waban, MA 02468
617-559-6750
PublicK-5 & ungraded0.41
Angier Elementary School
1697 Beacon St, Waban, MA 02468
617-559-9300
PublicK-5 & ungraded0.58
Middle school
F A Day Middle School
21 Minot Place, Newtonville, MA 02460
617-559-9100
Public6-8 & ungraded1.84
High school
Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460
617-559-6400
Public9-12 & ungraded1.14
 

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