Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 17 Commonwealth Rd, #2, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,104 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $715,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,815 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 300197-10 |
| Primary APN | 300197-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,917 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,424 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9578 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 COMMONWEALTH RD, 2 |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70B |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
17 Commonwealth Rd, #2 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 COMMONWEALTH RD, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 70326 / 269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 17 COMMONWEALTH RD # 2, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1318 |
| Document Number | 70326-269 |
| Book / Page | 70326 / 269 |
| Instrument | 195897 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $73.63 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 COMMONWEALTH RD # 2, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1318 |
| Document Number | 703260271 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 70326/0271 |
| Name | FIRST NATL BK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Commonwealth Rd, #2 was $10,815, up 4.5% 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 | $10,815.00 (+4.45%) | $886,500 (-) Building $886,500 | $921,493 (-3.31%) |
| 2025 | $10,354.00 (+7.71%) | $886,500 (+7.9%) Building $886,500 | $953,040 (+3.83%) |
| 2024 | $9,613.00 (-12.44%) | $821,600 (+1.62%) Building $821,600 | $917,890 |
| 2023 | $10,979.00 | $808,500 Building $808,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Commonwealth Rd, #2 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 3 (1979–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1987 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 17 Commonwealth Rd, #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 Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 620 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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