12 Pierce Rd, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 12 Pierce Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 874 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size4.68 acres (203,938 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$296,500 (Oct 2009)
Tax Bill$5,756 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Refinance
Nov 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN74980-16

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN74980-16
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:0501 B:0001 L:0129
  • 6654

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area874 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,311 sqft
Basement Area437 sqft
Unfinished Basement437 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area203,938 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number6654
Street Address12 PIERCE RD
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-3034
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeR.75
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number129
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERTOWN TOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1025
Census Tract370101

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address12 PIERCE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3034
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Nov 1, 2019Condominium Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 29, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 29, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 23, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page53750 / 59
Last Transfer DateOct 25, 2019
Transfer Doc73577-45
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Property Address12 PIERCE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3034
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number078781-465
DateSep 27, 2021
Book Page78781/465
Instrument213044
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueOct 1, 2036

November 2019: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCondominium Deed
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Recording DateNov 1, 2019
Property Address12 PIERCE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3034
Document Number73577-45
Book / Page073577 / 000045
Instrument DateOct 25, 2019
Instrument170479
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 19, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 PIERCE RD #129 WATERTOWN MA 024723034, 129, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3034

Mortgage

Document Number73577-47
DateNov 1, 2019
Book Page073577/000047
Instrument170480
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueOct 31, 2039

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityWatertown City
Unified School DistrictWatertown School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,756.00 (+4.45%)$471,800 (-) Building $471,800$507,300 (-)
2025$5,511.00 (+1.14%)$471,800 (+1.31%) Building $471,800$507,300 (+2.08%)
2024$5,449.00 (-7.75%)$465,700 (+7.06%) Building $465,700$496,945
2023$5,907.00$435,000 Building $435,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 RiskNot 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 SystemWATERTOWN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
serves 35,985 people · EPA ID MA3314000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 856 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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