Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 17 Birch Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,208 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $878,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $11,416 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43670-08 |
| Primary APN | 43670-08 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,208 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,686 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 937 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BIRCH RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 370401 |
17 Birch Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BIRCH RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 72738-423 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 17 BIRCH RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4016 |
| Document Number | 72738-423 |
| Book / Page | 072738 / 000423 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 78480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,003.68 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 OXFORD AVE #3 BELMONT MA 024783665, 3, BELMONT, MA 02478-3665 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Birch Rd was $11,416, up 6.9% 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 | $11,416.00 (+6.91%) | $935,700 (+2.35%) Land $522,900 Building $412,800 | $968,051 |
| 2025 | $10,678.00 (+9.87%) | $914,200 (+10.05%) Land $522,900 Building $391,300 | |
| 2024 | $9,719.00 (-11.1%) | $830,700 (+3.18%) Land $509,000 Building $321,700 | |
| 2023 | $10,933.00 | $805,100 Land $486,900 Building $318,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Birch 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 | 2 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 17 Birch 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 |
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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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