Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 40 Cherry St, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,660 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Sep 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $8,110 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34021 0029 |
| Primary APN | 34021 0029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,696 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 648 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,660 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 34021 0029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 CHERRY ST |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-1237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Subdivision | POPP ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 374600 |
40 Cherry St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1992.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 CHERRY ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 40 CHERRY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1237 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 075045-251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75045/251 |
| Instrument | 107293 |
| Name | FBC MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Cherry St was $8,110, 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 | $8,110.00 (+3.83%) | $836,900 (+5.01%) Land $794,300 Building $42,600 | $773,205 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,811.00 (+3.43%) | $797,000 (+3%) Land $756,500 Building $40,500 | $773,205 (-2.36%) |
| 2024 | $7,552.00 (+6.88%) | $773,800 (+11.48%) Land $734,500 Building $39,300 | $791,920 |
| 2023 | $7,066.00 | $694,100 Land $559,800 Building $134,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 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 40 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 797 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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