Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 157 Summer St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,896 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,287,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $12,139 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15280-26 |
| Primary APN | 15280-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,703 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5169 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 SUMMER ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-3741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 370103 |
157 Summer St, a triplex, is held in a trust since January 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 JAMES RD, HANOVER, MA 02339-1517 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20254914 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 083681-497 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 Summer St was $12,139, up 9.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,139.00 (+9.8%) | $995,000 (+5.11%) Land $404,300 Building $590,700 |
| 2025 | $11,056.00 (+6.54%) | $946,600 (+6.73%) Land $404,300 Building $542,300 |
| 2024 | $10,377.00 (-13.08%) | $886,900 (+0.89%) Land $403,500 Building $483,400 |
| 2023 | $11,938.00 | $879,100 Land $395,700 Building $483,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 157 Summer 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 157 Summer 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 610 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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