Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 15 Kappius Path, Newton Center, MA 02459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,058 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $7,423 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84008 0002 |
| Primary APN | 84008 0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,266 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,058 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 84008 0002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 KAPPIUS PATH |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-3712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK HILL |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 374000 |
15 Kappius Path is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 KAPPIUS PATH, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-3712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201121 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57993 / 419 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081232-382 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 15 KAPPIUS PATH, NEWTON, MA 02459-3712 |
| Document Number | 081232-382 |
| Book / Page | 81232 / 382 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 13705 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Kappius Path was $7,423, 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 | $7,423.00 (+3.83%) | $766,000 (+5%) Land $642,600 Building $123,400 | $689,130 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,149.00 (+3.41%) | $729,500 (+2.99%) Land $612,000 Building $117,500 | $689,130 (+14.76%) |
| 2024 | $6,913.00 (+7.19%) | $708,300 (+11.81%) Land $594,200 Building $114,100 | $600,495 |
| 2023 | $6,449.00 | $633,500 Land $446,700 Building $186,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Kappius Path in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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 15 Kappius Path 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 |
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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 315 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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