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157 Cherry St

Newton, MA 02465

residentialSingle Family
Owner
Kar...
Owner Type
Individual
Tenure
36 yrs
Assessed
$1,148,400
Built
1852
Sq Ft
2,272
Lot
0.33 ac
Bed/Bath
5/2
Type
Single Family
Elevated Risks17ConditionC2Fire GradeBPermits15Last PermitOct 2025FloodX

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157 Cherry St, Newton, MA 02465— Property Report

Home& Property Details

157 Cherry St is a Colonial single family built in 1852 located in Newton, MIDDLESEX County, MA. The home has 2,272 square feet of living area on a 0.33-acre lot. The home has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 half bath across 3 stories.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

157 Cherry St is in FEMA flood zone X. Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, meaning the property has minimal flood risk according to FEMA mapping. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Very Low. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 40 psf. The EPA radon zone is 1 (highest potential).

Fire Protection

NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 157 Cherry St at Grade B (Strong fire protection access). The nearest fire station, WALTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 0.8 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure. Properties with Grade A or B typically receive favorable insurance rates due to strong fire protection infrastructure.

Building Permits & Property History

Municipal records show 15 building permits on file for 157 Cherry St. The most recent permit was filed October 15, 2025. In the past five years, 4 permits have been issued. The current municipal assessment is $1,148,400, with $869,400 attributed to land and $279,000 to improvements. The property last sold on January 11, 1990 for $293,500.

NewtonNeighborhood & Community

157 Cherry St is located in Newton, MIDDLESEX County, MA. The property is zoned SR3 (Single Residence 3). The median home value in this census tract is $944,700. Median household income is $185,205. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 64%. The property is served by the Newton school district.

Full Property Intelligence Report

The complete NE Provenance report for 157 Cherry St, Newton, MA includes over 430 data attributes sourced from 140+ public and proprietary datasets. The full report covers building construction and materials, NEP Condition Estimate derived from permit history, system ages for roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, complete ownership and deed chain with transaction classification, FEMA flood and coastal hazard analysis, environmental contamination screening, and neighborhood demographics. Available as a professional property wallet, PDF report, or structured data export.