Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 271 Cherry St, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,414 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jan 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $8,710 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33036 0017 |
| Primary APN | 33036 0017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,414 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,171 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,263 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,151 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,151 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,499 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 33036 0017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 271 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 | 17 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 271 CHERRY ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 083724-400 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $8,710.00 (+3.81%) | $898,900 (+5%) Land $725,600 Building $173,300 | $1,498,150 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,390.00 (+3.41%) | $856,100 (+3%) Land $691,000 Building $165,100 | $1,498,150 (+15.35%) |
| 2024 | $8,113.00 (+7.02%) | $831,200 (+11.62%) Land $670,900 Building $160,300 | $1,298,745 |
| 2023 | $7,581.00 | $744,700 Land $504,500 Building $240,200 |
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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