Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 236 Cherry St, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,436 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,652 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,260,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $14,184 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Aug 2021 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34030 0008 |
| Primary APN | 34030 0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,436 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,774 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 930 sqft |
| Basement Area | 930 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 405 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,652 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 34030 0008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 236 CHERRY ST |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-1246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 374600 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 236 CHERRY ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NORTHPOINT MORTGAGE INC |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 8, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
| May 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM BLUE HILLS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 70925 / 447 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 78493-126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 236 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1246 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077371-327 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77371/327 |
| Instrument | 70491 |
| Name | NORTHPOINT MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 236 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1246 |
| Document Number | 78493-126 |
| Book / Page | 78493 / 126 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 184636 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 236 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1246 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 236 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1246 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70482-29 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Book Page | 70482/29 |
| Instrument | 2812 |
| Name | WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 236 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1246 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74765-405 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74765/405 |
| Instrument | 80978 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2027 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 236 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1246 |
| Document Number | 70925-447 |
| Book / Page | 70925 / 447 |
| Instrument | 57648 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $84.36 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 236 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1246 |
| Document Number | 709250449 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 70925/0449 |
| Name | BLUE HILLS BANK |
|---|
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 27, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.88% |
| Max Rate At Change | 50.1% |
| Max Rate | 2.5% |
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 | $14,184.00 (+3.82%) | $1,463,800 (+5%) Land $838,300 Building $625,500 | $1,698,790 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,662.00 (+3.42%) | $1,394,100 (+3%) Land $798,400 Building $595,700 | $1,698,790 (+1.94%) |
| 2024 | $13,210.00 (+5.23%) | $1,353,500 (+9.76%) Land $775,100 Building $578,400 | $1,666,395 |
| 2023 | $12,553.00 | $1,233,100 Land $583,300 Building $649,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
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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