Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 147 Cherry St, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,592 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,711 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $587,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $10,158 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance Sep 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34037 0012 |
| Primary APN | 34037 0012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,592 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,373 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,711 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 34037 0012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 147 CHERRY ST |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-1241 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 374600 |
147 Cherry St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2012.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 CHERRY ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1241 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 59505 / 350 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 147 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1241 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0078687-93 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78687/93 |
| Instrument | 203691 |
| Name | DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 147 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1241 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 78687-93 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78687/93 |
| Instrument | 203691 |
| Name | DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 147 Cherry St was $10,158, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,158.00 (+4.59%) | $1,048,300 (+5.78%) Land $773,700 Building $274,600 | $1,123,945 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,712.00 (+3.43%) | $991,000 (+3%) Land $736,900 Building $254,100 | $1,123,945 (+3.11%) |
| 2024 | $9,390.00 (+5.62%) | $962,100 (+10.17%) Land $715,400 Building $246,700 | $1,090,030 |
| 2023 | $8,890.00 | $873,300 Land $543,200 Building $330,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 147 Cherry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 147 Cherry St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 88,931 people · EPA ID MA3207000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 734 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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