970 Beacon St Newton, MA 02459 / 1725

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 02/07/2025)
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 5.943 square feet
Sold Aug 2024
$1,655,000
Property Report

Information about property on 970 Beacon St, Newton MA, 02459-1725. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

Developed in 1895, this property has 5,276 sqft of effective area and sits on 0,13 acres.

Facts

  • Built in 1895
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 5,738 sqft
  • Effective area 5,276 sqft
  • Gross building area 5,943 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 10
  • Bedrooms 5
  • Bathrooms 3
  • Stories 2,5
  • Exterior condition Fair
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
  • Roof material Asphalt Shingl
  • Fuel type Gas
  • Frontage 65 feet
  • Basement area 1,356 sqft
  • Porch area 189 sqft
  • Attached garage area 374 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Water
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Wood Shingle
  • Roof type Hip

Features

  • Kitchen quality: Above Average
  • Bath quality: Below Average

Householders and Tenants for 970 Beacon St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
Annie L Morrell
Dorothea Colton
Edith M Sherbrooke
Joel Katz
Lutz Alt
M Alt Age: 91
617-527-****
Margaret W Alt Age: 91
617-527-****
Pauline R Katz
970 Beacon St, Newton MA  02459-1725 plot plan 970 Beacon St, Newton MA  02459-1725 floor plan 970 Beacon St, Newton MA  02459-1725 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $740,000
2015 $691,600
2014 $604,000
2013 $604,000
2012 $769,300
2011 $755,100
2010 $792,400
2009 $808,600
2008 $808,600
2007 $856,300
2006$831,400
2005$791,800
2004$721,200
2003$643,900
2002$643,900
2001$531,300
2000$485,200
1999$441,500
1998$386,200
1997$354,300
1996$337,400
1995$340,100
1994$323,900
1993$323,900
1992$358,500

Where is 970 Beacon St, Newton MA located on map?

Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025
Aug 2024 Sold
970 Beacon St
Price history :
  • Single Family
  • 3,357 sqft
  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
Jun 2024 Sold
970 Beacon St
Price history :
  • Single Family
  • 3,357 sqft
  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
May 2024 Sold
970 Beacon St
Price history :
  • Single Family
  • 3,357 sqft
  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths

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Building Permits

To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
May 20, 2016
Description: Strip down to decking, install ice/water shield 6" inside the heated wall, re-roof
  • Valuation: $1,400,000
  • Fee: $280.00 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
  • Parcel #: 62007 0003
  • Permit #: 16050840
Feb 27, 2013
Description: Remodel kitchen and 2nd floor bathroom. fixtures to remain in same spot in bathroom. no structural work
  • Valuation: $2,300,000
  • Fee: $427.80 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
  • Parcel #: 62007 0003
  • Permit #: 13020647

Beacon St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
16 Jul 2018 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Cigarette
02 Jul 2017 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
Heat Source —
Sunlight
08 Feb 2017 Building fires
Property Use —
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Nov 2016 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other

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

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
10 Oct 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
Mercantile, business, other
11 Apr 2014 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
07 Jun 2012 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
11 Apr 2012 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway

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Beacon St Crime Incidents History

To date, we have no information about crime incidents in 2025
18 Dec 2016 Quality of Life
800 Block Beacon St, Newton MA
Case Number —
2016-71655
Description —
LOUD PARTY
10 Feb 2014 Theft
1000 Block Beacon St, Newton MA
Case Number —
2014-0000648
Description —
COUNTERFEITING
07 Feb 2014 Quality of Life
1500 Block Beacon St, Newton MA
Case Number —
2014-11375
Description —
LOUD PARTY

Properties Nearby

Street AddressResidens/Landlords

Schools near property

NameTypeGradeDistance
Elementary school
Zervas Elementary School
30 Beethoven Ave, Waban, MA 02468
617-559-6750
PublicK-5 & ungraded0.84
Mason-Rice Elementary School
149 Pleasant St, Newton, MA 02459
617-559-9570
PublicK-5 & ungraded1.17
Middle school
F A Day Middle School
21 Minot Place, Newtonville, MA 02460
617-559-9100
Public6-8 & ungraded2
High school
Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460
617-559-6400
Public9-12 & ungraded1.14
 

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