Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 38 Kappius Path, Newton Center, MA 02459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,520,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $20,115 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84007 0008 |
| Primary APN | 84007 0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 28 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 28 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 84007 0008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 KAPPIUS PATH |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-3713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 374000 |
38 Kappius Path is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 KAPPIUS PATH, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-3713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage VILLAGE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025120549 |
| Deed Book / Page | 84696 / 372 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 38 KAPPIUS PATH, NEWTON, MA 02459-3713 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 085056-500 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Book Page | 85056/500 |
| Instrument | 158909 |
| Name | NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 169 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 38 KAPPIUS PATH, NEWTON, MA 02459-3713 |
| Document Number | 084696-372 |
| Book / Page | 84696 / 372 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 120549 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 38 KAPPIUS PATH, NEWTON, MA 02459-3713 |
| Document Number | 0000120550 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 120550 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.75% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2032 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 38 KAPPIUS PATH, NEWTON, MA 02459-3713 |
| Document Number | 081291-530 |
| Book / Page | 81291 / 530 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 FAY LN, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2105 |
| Document Number | 0000020924 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20924 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Kappius Path was $20,115, up 212% 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 | $20,115.00 (+212.01%) | $2,075,900 (+215.53%) Land $641,600 Building $1,434,300 | $2,444,160 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,447.00 (+3.42%) | $657,900 | $2,444,160 (+175.46%) |
| 2024 | $6,234.00 (+29.77%) | $887,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,804.00 | $471,900 Land $445,800 Building $26,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 38 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 38 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 |
|---|
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 146 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
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