Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 16 Walnut St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,418 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.282 acres (12,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $17,702 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48300-17 |
| Primary APN | 48300-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,418 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,142 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,362 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,362 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 12,265 sqft (0.282 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 572 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 WALNUT ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SC |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 370401 |
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 WALNUT ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081576-447 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16 WALNUT ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4027 |
| Document Number | 081576-447 |
| Book / Page | 81576 / 447 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 54867 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 WALNUT ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4027 |
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 | $17,702.00 (+4.45%) | $1,451,000 (-) Land $576,800 Building $874,200 | $1,599,705 (-) |
| 2025 | $16,948.00 (+17.54%) | $1,451,000 (+17.74%) Land $576,800 Building $874,200 | $1,599,705 (-2.97%) |
| 2024 | $14,419.00 (-5.87%) | $1,232,400 (+9.26%) Land $548,100 Building $684,300 | $1,648,630 |
| 2023 | $15,318.00 | $1,128,000 Land $524,500 Building $603,500 |
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
| 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.
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 557 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 | 1,500 / 50 |
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