Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 255 Cherry St, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,574 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,565 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,440,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $19,137 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Mar 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33036 0013 |
| Primary APN | 33036 0013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,574 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,904 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,661 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,661 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 415 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,565 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 33036 0013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 CHERRY ST |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-1607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 374600 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 CHERRY ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CITIZENS BANK |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 68950 / 460 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 77087-403 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 255 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077467-462 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77467/462 |
| Instrument | 79827 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 255 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1607 |
| Document Number | 077087-403 |
| Book / Page | 77087 / 403 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 44588 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1607 |
| Document Number | 077087-407 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77087/407 |
| Instrument | 44589 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 255 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1607 |
| Document Number | 68950-460 |
| Book / Page | 68950 / 460 |
| Instrument | 31141 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $63.92 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 689500463 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 68950/0463 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.38% |
| Max Rate At Change | 30.1% |
| Max Rate | 2.75% |
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 | $19,137.00 (+3.82%) | $1,974,900 (+5%) Land $863,700 Building $1,111,200 | $2,107,480 (-) |
| 2025 | $18,433.00 (+3.42%) | $1,880,900 (+3%) Land $822,600 Building $1,058,300 | $2,107,480 (+7.9%) |
| 2024 | $17,823.00 (+3.85%) | $1,826,100 (+8.31%) Land $798,600 Building $1,027,500 | $1,953,105 |
| 2023 | $17,163.00 | $1,686,000 Land $612,000 Building $1,074,000 |
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 | 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.
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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