Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 17 Cherry Pl, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,430 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,898 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $13,574 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34031 0012 |
| Primary APN | 34031 0012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,430 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,034 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 598 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,898 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 34031 0012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 CHERRY PL |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-1505 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MICHAEL BEIRN ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 374600 |
17 Cherry Pl, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 1997.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 CHERRY PL, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1505 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Cherry Pl was $13,574.
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 | $13,574.00 | $1,400,800 (-10.75%) Land $748,170 Building $652,630 | $1,406,000 (-) |
| 2025 | $1,569,500 (+3%) Land $838,300 Building $731,200 | $1,406,000 (+14.83%) | |
| 2024 | $1,523,800 (+8.35%) Land $813,900 Building $709,900 | $1,224,455 | |
| 2023 | $1,406,400 Land $622,400 Building $784,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Cherry Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
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 17 Cherry Pl 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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