Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 294 Cherry St, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,351 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,006 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,265 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33032 0004 |
| Primary APN | 33032 0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,351 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,239 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 703 sqft |
| Basement Area | 543 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 543 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,006 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 33032 0004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 294 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 | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 374600 |
294 Cherry St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 294 CHERRY ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014128278 |
| Deed Book / Page | 64137 / 297 |
| Transfer Doc | 66524-405 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 294 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 072436-407 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72436/407 |
| Instrument | 44029 |
| Name | EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 294 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 075583-150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75583/150 |
| Instrument | 158727 |
| Name | EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 294 Cherry St was $8,265, 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 | $8,265.00 (+3.82%) | $852,900 (+5%) Land $736,600 Building $116,300 | $916,275 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,961.00 (+3.43%) | $812,300 (+3.01%) Land $701,500 Building $110,800 | $916,275 (+3.87%) |
| 2024 | $7,697.00 (+7.14%) | $788,600 (+11.75%) Land $681,100 Building $107,500 | $882,170 |
| 2023 | $7,184.00 | $705,700 Land $513,400 Building $192,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 294 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 294 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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