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16 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 16 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472 · Last verified April 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details7 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,163 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size0.079 acres (3,438 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$960,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$13,139 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale
Jun 2017 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN49140-01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN49140-01
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:1137 B:0032 L:0005
  • 2029

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms14 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,163 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,868 sqft
Basement Area1,246 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,246 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1913
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area3,438 sqft (0.079 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number2029
Street Address16 APPLETON ST
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-3526
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Block32
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERTOWN TOWN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract370201

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records · APN 49140-01

Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address16 APPLETON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3526
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 05, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Jun 19, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK
Apr 17, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 05, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 05, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 17, 2018
Deed Book / Page79087 / 263
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Recording DateNov 05, 2021
Property Address16 APPLETON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3526
Document Number079087-263
Book / Page79087 / 263
Instrument DateNov 04, 2021
Instrument243293
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 09, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16 APPLETON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3526

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Property Address16 APPLETON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3526
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number69452-153
DateJun 19, 2017
Book Page69452/153
Instrument91957
Lender
NameWATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 01, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.13%

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Recording DateApr 17, 2018
Property Address16 APPLETON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3526
Document Number70881-99
Book / Page070881 / 000099
Instrument DateApr 12, 2018
Instrument52028
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 08, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
Address16 APPLETON ST WATERTOWN MA 024723526, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3526

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityWatertown City
Unified School DistrictWatertown School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$13,139.00 (+8.83%)$1,124,900 (+9.01%) Land $501,400 Building $623,500
2024$12,073.00 (-6.5%)$1,031,900 (+8.53%) Land $489,700 Building $542,200
2023$12,912.00$950,800 Land $468,400 Building $482,400

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250173702012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 1 individual NFIP policies nearby
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
1 of 1 on primary residences

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

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