Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 149 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,295 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,179 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $552,500 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $12,180 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51740-12 |
| Primary APN | 51740-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,295 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,772 sqft |
| Basement Area | 944 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 944 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,179 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2331 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 149 COMMON ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-3415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUSSELL PARK |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
149 Common St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2010.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 149 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance TD BANK NA |
| May 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage TD BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 149 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3415 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77297-534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77297/534 |
| Instrument | 63797 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 149 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3415 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74689-262 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74689/262 |
| Instrument | 74362 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 149 Common St was $12,180, up 6.6% 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 | $12,180.00 (+6.63%) | $998,400 (+2.09%) Land $504,000 Building $494,400 | $1,209,730 (-) |
| 2025 | $11,423.00 (+6.11%) | $978,000 (+6.29%) Land $504,000 Building $474,000 | $1,209,730 (+36%) |
| 2024 | $10,765.00 (-6.86%) | $920,100 (+8.11%) Land $489,200 Building $430,900 | $889,485 |
| 2023 | $11,558.00 | $851,100 Land $467,300 Building $383,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 149 Common St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 149 Common 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 707 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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