Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 131 Spruce St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 2,813 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $910,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $14,045 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47990-23 |
| Primary APN | 47990-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,813 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,027 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,179 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,179 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 829 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 SPRUCE ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1991 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 370401 |
131 Spruce St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 SPRUCE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1991 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2009 |
| Deed Book / Page | 79619 / 455 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 131 SPRUCE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1991 |
| Document Number | 079619-455 |
| Book / Page | 79619 / 455 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 16889 |
| 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 | 131 SPRUCE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1991 |
| Document Number | 0000016890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 16890 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Spruce St was $14,045, up 7.4% 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 | $14,045.00 (+7.35%) | $1,151,200 (+2.78%) Land $520,300 Building $630,900 | $1,110,182 |
| 2025 | $13,083.00 (-2.06%) | $1,120,100 (-1.89%) Land $520,300 Building $599,800 | |
| 2024 | $13,358.00 (+15.08%) | $1,141,700 (+33.56%) Land $506,400 Building $635,300 | |
| 2023 | $11,608.00 | $854,800 Land $484,400 Building $370,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Spruce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 131 Spruce 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 |
|---|
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 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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