287 Cherry Street # 2, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465 • West Newton
$1,180,000
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,460
Sq Ft
$480
Price/Sq Ft
1895
Year Built
2
Parking
54
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 17, 2025 • MLS# 73431903 Copied! • Updated Dec 17, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,275,000
Final Sale Price: $1,180,000
Difference: $95,000 (-7.5%)
Performance Metrics
92.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
54
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $518
Sale $/sq ft: $480
This property sold for $480 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.5% below the original asking price.

The property spent 54 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$480/sq ft
Area Median
$411/sq ft
Difference
+16.8%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully renovated 4-bed, 4-bath top-level condo in sought-after West Newton! Fully updated in 2023, this spacious home features gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, and sun-filled rooms throughout. The main level offers a study/sitting area, stylish kitchen with quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplash, and gas range, plus an open-concept dining/family/living area with elegant coffered ceilings. A spacious bedroom with fireplace and a full bath with heated floors complete this level. Upstairs you’ll find a generous primary suite with walk-in closet and luxurious full bath, two additional bedrooms (one with en suite heated floor bath), skylit sitting area, and in-unit laundry. Enjoy a private patio, fenced yard, central AC, two-car parking, basement storage, and no monthly condo fee. Prime location with easy access to public transit, shops, restaurants, cinema, schools, and major commuter routes!

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Property History

Market Insights

0.1%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Dec 16, 2025
Property sold
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Listed for Sale
Sep 17, 2025
$1,199,900
Original listing
Agent: Meg Steere Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #73093660
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 21, 2023
$1,199,000
MLS #73093660

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $10,940 $1,116,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,940
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$0
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,116,300

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1895
Living Area 2,460 sq ft
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry Third Floor, In Unit
Features Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $10,940
Assessed Value $1,116,300

HOA & Community

Fee Includes Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Seller Disclosures Room Sizes Are Approximate. There Is No Monthly Condo Fee. Unit Pays A 56% Share Of The Master Insurance.
Exclusions All Curtains On The 2nd & 3rd Floor.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 55 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1895
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
2,460 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
2
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Office
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1895
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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

3 schools
A-
Franklin School
0.3 mi | #187 of 824 | Score: 55.7
Dropped 36 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
320 students Diverse
Grades K-05
Fessenden School
0.5 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
0.6 mi
Grades 02-12
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
0.8 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B
John W. McDevitt Middle School
1.7 mi | #160 of 352 | Score: 43.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
618 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
2.0 mi | #94 of 352 | Score: 50.3
Improved 34 spots from last year
-7.9 below state avg
635 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A+
Newton North High School
1.3 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
B-
Waltham Senior High School
2.0 mi | #179 of 346 | Score: 53.0
Improved 59 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
1,791 students Diverse
21 sports • 1,802 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
B+
Watertown High School
2.1 mi | #112 of 346 | Score: 59.3
Improved 118 spots from last year
+1.1 above state avg
761 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

West Newton

287 Cherry Street # 2, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465

Listing Information

Listing Agent Meg Steere
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Office Phone 617-926-5280
Agent MLS ID CT003632
Office MLS ID AN4878
Listing Data Updated Dec 17, 2025 11:10 AM EST
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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