Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 165 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,812 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,391 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $10,686 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51780-33 |
| Primary APN | 51780-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,812 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,967 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,391 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2335 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 165 COMMON ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-3415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 SHORE DR, DENNIS, MA 02638-1172 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 085625-350 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 165 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3415 |
| Document Number | 085625-350 |
| Book / Page | 85625 / 350 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202658623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 147 SHORE DR, DENNIS, MA 02638-1172 |
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 | $10,686.00 (+6.3%) | $875,900 (+1.77%) Land $506,400 Building $369,500 | $1,289,720 (-) |
| 2025 | $10,053.00 (+6.72%) | $860,700 (+6.91%) Land $506,400 Building $354,300 | $1,289,720 (+72.66%) |
| 2024 | $9,420.00 (-7.14%) | $805,100 (+7.78%) Land $491,400 Building $313,700 | $746,985 |
| 2023 | $10,144.00 | $747,000 Land $469,400 Building $277,600 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 707 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: T-Mobile.
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