Q: What year was the house at 198 California St, Newton, MA built?

The house at 198 California St, Newton, MA was built in 1880.

Q: What type of house is at 198 California St, Newton, MA?

At the house at 198 California St, Newton, MA type Two Family.

Q: Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 198 California St, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 198 California St, Newton, MA was in 2010. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Q: Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 198 California St, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 198 California St, Newton, MA was in 2011. Other FEMA incidents registered on California St are available at the link

Units

Property details of units in this apartment building

#2

$1,000,000

sold Feb 2022

1,785 sqft
3 beds
3 baths

(Updated: 02/12/2022)

#3

$1,180,000

sold Dec 2023

2,065 sqft
4 beds
3 baths

(Updated: 12/02/2023)

#4

$1,120,000

sold Jun 2022

1,700 sqft
3 beds
3 baths

(Updated: 06/17/2022)

#1

800 sqft
1 bed
1 bath

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Property Details

A residence at 198 California Street, Newton, MA.

Facts

Built in 1880
Property use Two Family
Lot size 8,294 sqft
Effective area 3,585 sqft
Gross building area 4,003 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 11
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Stories 2,75
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
Roof material Asphalt Shingl
Fuel type Oil
Fireplaces 3
Frontage 70 feet
Finished attic area 419 sqft
Basement area 982 sqft
Enclosed porch area 260 sqft
Detached garage area 240 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Vinyl Siding
Roof type Hip

Features

Interior condition: Good

Householders and Tenants for 198 California St, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name	Phone Number	Additional Info
B & M CALIFORNIA STREET LLC
Diana M Watts Age: 41	410-455-****
Edward A Damico	617-527-****
Eileen A Damico Age: 68	617-527-****
Eric H Janszen Age: 67 Apt # 3	781-354-****	Residential status: Homeowner
Jean Gillis Age: 51 Apt # 1		Residential status: Renter Job: Student
Lynn A Piacentino Age: 68	617-969-****
Lynn Placentino	617-969-****
Peter J Didomenica	508-865-****
Rose D Damico Age: 102 Apt # 2	617-527-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Retired
Rosina Damico

Possible Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
MODERN SELF-DEFENSE BOSTON LLC		Type of Business: Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Inactive: 20150630

198 California St, Newton MA 02458-1007 plot plan

198 California St, Newton MA 02458-1007 floor plan

198 California St, Newton MA 02458-1007 aerial view

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
10/17/2013	Sold	$545,000	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$523,200
2015		$489,000
2014		$422,900
2013		$422,900
2012		$422,900
2011		$429,200
2010		$438,000
2009		$461,000
2008		$461,000
2007		$527,700
2006		$512,300
2005		$497,400
2004		$344,200
2003		$301,900
2002		$301,900
2001		$256,700
2000		$234,400
1999		$213,300
1998		$189,600
1997		$189,600
1996		$180,600
1995		$182,500
1994		$192,100
1993		$192,100
1992		$209,500

Where is 198 California St, Newton MA located on map?

Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025

Mar 2024 Recent Rent

198 California St #3

Price history :

$5,000

Townhouse
2,065 sqft
4 beds
3 baths

Feb 2024 Recent Rent

198 California St #3

Price history :

$5,400

Townhouse
2,065 sqft
4 beds
3 baths

Jan 2024 Recent Rent

198 California St #3

Price history :

$5,500

Townhouse
2,065 sqft
4 beds
3 baths

Jan 2024 Recent Rent

198 California St #3

Price history :

$5,650

Townhouse
2,065 sqft
4 beds
3 baths

Dec 2023 Sold

198 California St #3

Price history :

$1.18M

Townhouse
2,065 sqft
4 beds
3 baths

Nov 2023 Sold

198 California St #3

Price history :

$1.12M

Townhouse
2,065 sqft
4 beds
3 baths

Jun 2022 Sold

198 California St #4

Price history :

$1.12M

Townhouse
1,700 sqft
3 beds
3 baths

Feb 2022 Sold

198 California St #2

Price history :

$1000K

Townhouse
1,785 sqft
3 beds
3 baths

California St Fire Incident History

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

10 Oct 2010 Passenger vehicle fire

295 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

10 Sep 2010 Building fires

280 California St, Newton MA

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

495 California St, Newton MA

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

355 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats

Heat Source —

Cigarette

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

496 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

14 Feb 2010 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment

204 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

11 Nov 2007 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

152 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

30 Nov 2006 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment

150 California St, Newton MA

Property Use —

Radio, television studio

Properties Nearby

Street Address	Residens/Landlords

View Neighbors

15 ELLIS RD, Newton MA

229 RIVER ST, Newton MA

112 HOMER ST, Newton MA

77 CLIFTON RD, Newton MA

198 California St Newton, MA 02458 / 1007

Units

#2

#3

#4

#1