47 Cherry Street, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465 • West Newton
$453,500
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,208
Sq Ft
$375
Price/Sq Ft
0.21
Acres
1947
Year Built
1
Garage Space
62
Days on Market
Sold Listed Aug 24, 2006 • MLS# 70445524 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $499,000
Final Sale Price: $453,500
Difference: $45,500 (-9.1%)
Performance Metrics
90.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
62
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $413
Sale $/sq ft: $375
This property sold for $375 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 62 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 14 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$375/sq ft
Area Median
$441/sq ft
Difference
14.9%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Charming, renovated, and tastefully decorated seven room brick cape on large level corner lot. 2003 kitchen, fireplaced living room, dining room, den, enclosed porch, updated baths, 2004 heating system, additional 300 sq. ft. in lower level family room with half bath. MOVE RIGHT IN!!

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Property History

Market Insights

54.7%
Price Range
85
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73541882
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jun 25, 2026
$1,000,000
MLS #73541882 - Active
Sold
Nov 21, 2006
$453,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 85
🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 24, 2006
$479,000
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chestnut Hill

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2006 $3,793 $399,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,793
Tax Year 2006
Assessed Value
$399,500

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1947
Living Area 1,208 sq ft
Lot Size 0.21 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
Laundry None
Features Den, Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $3,793
Assessed Value $399,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Dining Room Chandelier
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color BRICK
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 85 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1947
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,208 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range
Interior Features: Den, Sun Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1947
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park
School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Fessenden School
0.5 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Dearborn Academy School
1.5 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
1.7 mi
Grades K-06
Newton Country Day School
2.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
3.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
3.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
3.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
4.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
5.2 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
0.8 mi | #13 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 38 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
830 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
2.4 mi | #22 of 352 | Score: 60.9
Improved 48 spots from last year
+2.7 above state avg
451 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
4.0 mi | #25 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 12 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
654 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
4.2 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.5
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.3 above state avg
698 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Clearway School
2.8 mi
Grades 06-12
Fusion Academy
3.9 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.5 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.8
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.6 above state avg
2,055 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton South High School
4.0 mi | #6 of 346 | Score: 77.7
Improved 19 spots from last year
+19.5 above state avg
1,865 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

West Newton

47 Cherry Street, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jane Mullowney
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chestnut Hill
Office Phone 617-566-2447
Agent MLS ID BB300168
Office MLS ID BB2428
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 1:00 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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