Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 159 Acton St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,022 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,026 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $9,023 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35390-24 |
| Primary APN | 35390-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,022 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,678 sqft |
| Basement Area | 992 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 992 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,026 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8541 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 ACTON ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-2137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 370104 |
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 ACTON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 159 ACTON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2137 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75522-474 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75522/474 |
| Instrument | 152741 |
| Name | NORTHPOINT MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
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 | $9,023.00 (+6.97%) | $739,600 (+2.41%) Land $469,000 Building $270,600 | $710,410 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,435.00 (+13.39%) | $722,200 (+13.59%) Land $469,000 Building $253,200 | $710,410 (+4.35%) |
| 2024 | $7,439.00 (-10.3%) | $635,800 (+4.11%) Land $449,100 Building $186,700 | $680,770 |
| 2023 | $8,293.00 | $610,700 Land $427,700 Building $183,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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.
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 926 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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