16 Spruce St, #2, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 16 Spruce St, #2, Watertown, MA 02472

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,272 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,865 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$825,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill$11,735 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2019 Sale & Mortgage
May 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN300015-17

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN300015-17
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:1025 B:0403 L:0002
  • 642

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,272 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,484 sqft
Basement Area502 sqft
Unfinished Basement502 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area7,865 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number642
Street Address16 SPRUCE ST, 2
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-1904
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeT
Legal Block403
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERTOWN TOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract370401

Owner

16 Spruce St, #2 is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2019.

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address16 SPRUCE ST, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1904
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 19, 2019Condominium Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
MILFORD FSB
May 17, 2018Condominium Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 19, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 19, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 14, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201984483
Deed Book / Page72789 / 334
Transfer Doc71020-431
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2019: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCondominium Deed
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Recording DateJun 19, 2019
Property Address16 SPRUCE ST # 2, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1904
Document Number72789-334
Book / Page72789 / 334
Instrument DateJun 7, 2019
Instrument84483
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16 SPRUCE ST # 2, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1904

Mortgage

Document Number84484
DateJun 19, 2019
Instrument84484
Lender
NameMILFORD FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

May 2018: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCondominium Deed
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Recording DateMay 17, 2018
Property Address16 SPRUCE ST # 2, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1904
Document Number71020-431
Book / Page071020 / 000431
Instrument DateMay 5, 2018
Instrument69140
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2019

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Spruce St, #2 was $11,735, up 4.5% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$11,735.00 (+4.45%)$961,900 (-) Building $961,900$1,039,680 (-)
2025$11,235.00 (+13.5%)$961,900 (+13.69%) Building $961,900$1,039,680 (+1.06%)
2024$9,899.00 (-10.51%)$846,100 (+3.88%) Building $846,100$1,028,755
2023$11,061.00$814,500 Building $814,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 16 Spruce St, #2 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 16 Spruce St, #2 is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWATERTOWN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
serves 35,985 people · EPA ID MA3314000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 618 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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