Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 12 Ralph St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,164 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $191,500 (Aug 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $11,037 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27320-15 |
| Primary APN | 27320-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,164 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,135 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,700 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7350 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 RALPH ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-3038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARRINGTON ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 370101 |
12 Ralph St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 RALPH ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 76477-304 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12 RALPH ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3038 |
| Document Number | 76477-304 |
| Book / Page | 076477 / 000304 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 242985 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 RALPH ST WATERTOWN MA 024723038, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3038 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Ralph St was $11,037, up 6.1% 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 | $11,037.00 (+6.14%) | $904,700 (+1.62%) Land $475,300 Building $429,400 | $936,985 (-) |
| 2025 | $10,399.00 (+10.37%) | $890,300 (+10.56%) Land $475,300 Building $415,000 | $936,985 (+2.71%) |
| 2024 | $9,422.00 (-9.86%) | $805,300 (+4.63%) Land $455,500 Building $349,800 | $912,285 |
| 2023 | $10,453.00 | $769,700 Land $433,800 Building $335,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Ralph St 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 Ralph St 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 |
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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 680 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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