Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 284 Cherry St, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,288 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,255,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $12,265 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33032 0007 |
| Primary APN | 33032 0007 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,180 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 338 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,900 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 33032 0007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 284 CHERRY ST |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-1605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 374600 |
284 Cherry St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 284 CHERRY ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HANSCOM FCU |
| Jun 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BERKSHIRE BANK |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Apr 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HANSCOM FCU |
| May 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 24, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023107662 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82027 / 179 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 082027-179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 284 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 084733-450 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84733/450 |
| Instrument | 124477 |
| Name | RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 284 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1605 |
| Document Number | 082027-179 |
| Book / Page | 82027 / 179 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 107662 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 284 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1605 |
| Document Number | 0000107663 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 107663 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 284 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0079432-62 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79432/62 |
| Instrument | 278315 |
| Name | HANSCOM FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 284 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71104-227 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 71104/227 |
| Instrument | 78907 |
| Name | BERKSHIRE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 284 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73826-215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73826/215 |
| Instrument | 198273 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 284 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74469-10 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74469/10 |
| Instrument | 55240 |
| Name | HANSCOM FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 284 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1605 |
| Document Number | 71104-211 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71104-211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 071104/000211 |
| Instrument | 78906 |
| Name | FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 3, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.13% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 284 Cherry St was $12,265, up 3.8% 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 | $12,265.00 (+3.83%) | $1,265,700 (+5%) Land $756,100 Building $509,600 | $1,360,875 (-) |
| 2025 | $11,813.00 (+3.42%) | $1,205,400 (+3%) Land $720,100 Building $485,300 | $1,360,875 (+16.25%) |
| 2024 | $11,422.00 (+5.13%) | $1,170,300 (+9.65%) Land $699,100 Building $471,200 | $1,170,685 |
| 2023 | $10,865.00 | $1,067,300 Land $529,100 Building $538,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 284 Cherry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.
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.
The area around 284 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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