Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 10 Emerson Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $706,875 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,524 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30360-05 |
| Primary APN | 30360-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,824 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,613 sqft |
| Basement Area | 930 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 930 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8348 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 10 EMERSON RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 370101 |
10 Emerson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 EMERSON RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1898602 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 10 EMERSON RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1606 |
| Document Number | 1898602 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1898602 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 44 GRENVILLE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4918 |
| Document Number | 1898603 |
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| Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1898603 |
| Name | WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 10 EMERSON RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1606 |
| Document Number | 1890087 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1890087 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| 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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| Address | 105 CHESTNUT ST STE 22, 22, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2520 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 10 Emerson Rd was $10,524, up 6.4% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Watertown City |
| Unified School District | Watertown School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,524.00 (+6.42%) | $862,600 (+1.88%) Land $472,500 Building $390,100 | $901,740 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,889.00 (+8.55%) | $846,700 (+8.75%) Land $472,500 Building $374,200 | $901,740 (+1.25%) |
| 2024 | $9,110.00 (-4.51%) | $778,600 (+10.83%) Land $452,700 Building $325,900 | $890,625 |
| 2023 | $9,540.00 | $702,500 Land $431,100 Building $271,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 10 Emerson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 10 Emerson Rd 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 | WATERTOWN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 35,985 people · EPA ID MA3314000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 599 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 |
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