38 Border St, West Newton, MA 02465 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 38 Border St, West Newton, MA 02465

Property Summary

Property Type	Recreational Center
Details	2 ba · 10,442 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.64 acres (27,868 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,550,000 (Dec 2014)
Tax Bill	$41,780 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`33015 0023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`33015 0023`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:33 B:015 L:0023`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	10,442 sqft Total Area
Gross Area	10,907 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	27,868 sqft (0.64 acres)
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	33015 0023
Street Address	38 BORDER ST
City	WEST NEWTON
State	MA
Zip	02465-2006
Property Category	Public Works
Property Type	Public Works > Recreational Center
Local Zoning Code	MAN
Legal Block	15
Legal Lot Number	23
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	374600

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	Trust Name on Record
Mailing Address	23 COMMONWEALTH AVE, 4, BOSTON, MA 02116-2161
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 3, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 3, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 20, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	64603 / 539
Transfer Doc	064603-539
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Sep 14, 2026
Property Address	38 BORDER ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2006
Document Number	0000116465
Book / Page	86134 / 133
Instrument Date	Sep 11, 2026
Instrument	2026116465
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 7, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000116465,
Date	Sep 14, 2026
Book Page	86134/133
Instrument	2026116465

Lender

Name	VILLAGE BANK

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Newton City
Unified School District	Newton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$41,780.00 (-1.53%)	$2,313,400 (-) Land $828,000 Building $1,485,400
2025	$42,428.00 (+1.17%)	$2,313,400 (+1.11%) Land $828,000 Building $1,485,400
2024	$41,939.00 (-8.42%)	$2,288,000 (-4.72%) Land $662,400 Building $1,625,600
2023	$45,795.00	$2,401,400 Land $630,900 Building $1,770,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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	4 in force

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 498 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20