Middlesex County and Belmont Town property record for 129 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,127 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,516 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,345 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BELM M:20 P:000081 S |
| Primary APN | BELM M:20 P:000081 S |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,127 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,418 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,561 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 804 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,516 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 129 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | BELMONT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02478-3961 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SC |
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELMONT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 357200 |
129 Watson Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 WATSON RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-3961 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015181441 |
| Deed Book / Page | 66276 / 301 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000118114 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 129 WATSON RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-3961 |
| Document Number | 0000118114 |
| Book / Page | 86147 / 330 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026118114 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 WATSON RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-3961 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 129 Watson Rd was $16,345.
Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Belmont Town |
| Unified School District | Belmont School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,345.00 | $1,435,000 Land $788,000 Building $647,000 | $1,443,525 (+8.7%) |
| 2024 | $1,328,005 | ||
| 2023 | $14,837.00 | $1,320,000 Land $857,000 Building $463,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 129 Watson 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 |
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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 | BELMONT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 27,442 people · EPA ID MA3026000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 542 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 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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