Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 164 Hillside Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,542 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $13,560 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53890-26 |
| Primary APN | 53890-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,542 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,552 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,250 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1874 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 164 HILLSIDE RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1477 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
164 Hillside Rd, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30 UNION ST, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2525 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 082473-167 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Property Address | 164 HILLSIDE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1477 |
| Document Number | 082473-163 |
| Book / Page | 82473 / 163 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 13915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 UNION ST # 2, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2525 |
| Document Number | 082473-167 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Book Page | 82473/167 |
| Instrument | 13916 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 164 Hillside Rd was $13,560, up 7.7% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,560.00 (+7.75%) | $1,111,500 (+3.16%) Land $507,500 Building $604,000 | $1,104,389 |
| 2025 | $12,585.00 (+7.19%) | $1,077,500 (+7.37%) Land $507,500 Building $570,000 | |
| 2024 | $11,741.00 (-9.95%) | $1,003,500 (+4.52%) Land $505,600 Building $497,900 | |
| 2023 | $13,038.00 | $960,100 Land $476,700 Building $483,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 164 Hillside Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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.
The area around 164 Hillside Rd 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 1,030 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Starry.
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