Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 12 Grant Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 874 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 6.65 acres (289,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,846 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73820-27 |
| Primary APN | 73820-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 874 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,431 sqft |
| Basement Area | 437 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 437 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 289,792 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7572 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 GRANT AVE |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-3022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R.75 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1027 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 370101 |
12 Grant Ave, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 GRANT AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 80515 / 275 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12 GRANT AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3022 |
| Document Number | 080515-275 |
| Book / Page | 80515 / 275 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 117050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 GRANT AVE # 281A, 281A, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3022 |
| Document Number | 0000117051 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 117051 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Grant Ave was $5,846, up 4.4% 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 | $5,846.00 (+4.45%) | $479,200 (-) Building $479,200 | $539,220 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,597.00 (-0.55%) | $479,200 (-0.37%) Building $479,200 | $539,220 (+0.78%) |
| 2024 | $5,628.00 (-7.34%) | $481,000 (+7.53%) Building $481,000 | $535,040 |
| 2023 | $6,074.00 | $447,300 Building $447,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Grant Ave 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 | 2 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.
The area around 12 Grant Ave 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 856 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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