Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 154 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,392 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Mar 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $11,444 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17530-27 |
| Primary APN | 17530-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,253 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,175 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,175 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,392 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 6313 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 154 COMMON ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-3418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 9938E |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3A |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 370202 |
154 Common St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2000.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 154 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 154 Common St was $11,444, up 6.5% 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 | $11,444.00 (+6.52%) | $938,000 (+1.97%) Land $517,200 Building $420,800 | $907,827 (-39.13%) |
| 2025 | $10,744.00 (+8.11%) | $919,900 (+8.3%) Land $517,200 Building $402,700 | $1,491,310 (+63.91%) |
| 2024 | $9,938.00 (-7.05%) | $849,400 (+7.89%) Land $501,400 Building $348,000 | $909,815 |
| 2023 | $10,692.00 | $787,300 Land $479,000 Building $308,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 154 Common 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 | 3 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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 154 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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