Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 12 Channing Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,392 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $13,762 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17150-14 |
| Primary APN | 17150-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,392 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,206 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,196 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 6560 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 CHANNING RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-3338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 370202 |
12 Channing Rd, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 150 RIDGE ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-2250 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1284 / 32 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001953417 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 12 CHANNING RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3338 |
| Document Number | 0001953417 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1953417 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 RIDGE ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-2250 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Channing Rd was $13,762, up 7.1% 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 | $13,762.00 (+7.12%) | $1,128,000 (+2.55%) Land $520,300 Building $607,700 | $1,127,998 |
| 2025 | $12,847.00 (+13.88%) | $1,099,900 (+14.07%) Land $520,300 Building $579,600 | |
| 2024 | $11,281.00 (-11.38%) | $964,200 (+2.87%) Land $506,400 Building $457,800 | |
| 2023 | $12,729.00 | $937,300 Land $484,400 Building $452,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Channing Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 risk around 12 Channing Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 707 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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