Purchase History
| Date | Event | Price | Source | Agents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2001 | Sold | $560,000 | Public records | |
| 10/31/1996 | Sold | $270,000 | Public records |
Cost estimate history
| Year | Assessment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $616,700 | ||
| 2015 | $576,400 | ||
| 2014 | $320,600 | ||
| 2013 | $325,500 | ||
| 2012 | $406,900 | ||
| 2011 | $417,600 | ||
| 2010 | $422,200 | ||
| 2009 | $444,400 | ||
| 2008 | $444,400 | ||
| 2007 | $473,300 | ||
| 2006 | $459,500 | ||
| 2005 | $446,100 | ||
| 2004 | $373,500 | ||
| 2003 | $327,600 | ||
| 2002 | $327,600 | ||
| 2001 | $278,000 | ||
| 2000 | $253,900 | ||
| 1999 | $231,000 | ||
| 1998 | $244,200 | ||
| 1997 | $224,000 | ||
| 1996 | $213,300 | ||
| 1995 | $249,900 | ||
| 1994 | $249,900 | ||
| 1993 | $249,900 | ||
| 1992 | $363,700 |
Market Activities
Building Permits
To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Jan 6, 2012
Description: Reframe interior all floors to include plumbing, hvac, elec., insulate and plaster (from fire damage)
- Contractor: Paul J Legan
- Valuation: $15,000,000
- Fee: $2,790.00 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 51027 0001
- Permit #: 12010099
Oct 21, 2011
Description: Remove and repair fire damaged roof and attic
- Contractor: Paul J Legan
- Valuation: $550,000
- Fee: $102.30 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 51027 0001
- Permit #: 11100682
Aug 10, 2011
Description: Demo burned and water damaged sheetrock from walls and ceilings, wood floors, kitchen & bath cabinets from fire
- Contractor: A R S Services Inc
- Valuation: $1,500,000
- Fee: $279.00 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 51027 0001
- Permit #: 11080287
Jun 16, 2011
Description: Replace existing bathroom floors, walls, ceiling, close open walls in basement bathroom
- Contractor: James A Georges
- Valuation: $400,000
- Fee: $74.40 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 51027 0001
- Permit #: 11060424
Jun 13, 2011
Description: Remove existing steps form and pour concrete pad for precast steps
- Contractor: Mccabe Masonary Llc
- Valuation: $240,000
- Fee: $44.64 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 51027 0001
- Permit #: 11060043
Jan 4, 2010
Description: Strip and re roof
- Contractor: Action Construction
- Valuation: $350,000
- Fee: $65.10 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 51027 0001
- Permit #: 10010016
Jul 27, 2009
Description: Interior demo- remove walls and ceiling on gpeter floor and cottage
- Valuation: $80,000
- Fee: $37.20 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 51027 0001
- Permit #: 09070626
May 28, 2009
Description: Reconstruct deck stairs and landing
- Contractor: Declan M Kearns
- Valuation: $280,000
- Fee: $52.08 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 51027 0001
- Permit #: 09050624
896 Boylston St Fire Incident History
To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
05 Aug 2011
Building fires
Property Use —
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin —
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Heat, spark from friction
Boylston St Fire Incident History
To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
18 Oct 2017
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
24 May 2015
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Fertilizer
Heat Source —
Cigarette
12 Jul 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition —
Chips, including wood chips
08 Dec 2011
Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
896 Boylston St incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)
To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
14 Oct 2009
Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
05 Sep 2003
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Boylston St Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)
To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
18 Nov 2015
Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
23 Aug 2015
Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
25 Jul 2015
Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
21 Sep 2014
Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Boylston St Crime Incidents History
To date, we have no information about crime incidents in 2025
10 Oct 2013
Traffic
800 Block Boylston St, Newton MA
Case Number —
2013-0005317
Description —
ACC.MULTI-VEHICLE/INJURY
12 May 2013
Traffic
900 Block Boylston St, Newton MA
Case Number —
2013-0002452
Description —
TRAFFIC OFFENSES
15 Apr 2013
Traffic
800 Block Boylston St, Newton MA
Case Number —
2013-0001986
Description —
ACC. MULTI VEHICLE/PROPERTY
26 Feb 2012
Property Crime
500 Block Boylston St, Newton MA
Case Number —
2012-0001066
Description —
MALICIOUS-DAMAGE/BUILDING
Properties Nearby
| Street Address | Residens/Landlords |
|---|
Schools near property
| Name | Type | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary school | |||
| Countryside Elementary School 191 Dedham St, Newton Highlands, MA 02461 617-559-9450 | Public | K-5 & ungraded | 0.52 |
| Mason-Rice Elementary School 149 Pleasant St, Newton, MA 02459 617-559-9570 | Public | K-5 & ungraded | 0.82 |
| Middle school | |||
| F A Day Middle School 21 Minot Place, Newtonville, MA 02460 617-559-9100 | Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 2.69 |
| High school | |||
| Newton North High School 457 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460 617-559-6400 | Public | 9-12 & ungraded | 1.82 |