Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 172 Bellevue Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,264 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,571 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,225,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $14,311 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50490-32 |
| Primary APN | 50490-32 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,264 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,902 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,116 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,571 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1515 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 172 BELLEVUE RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
172 Bellevue Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
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 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202491184 |
| Deed Book / Page | 83125 / 527 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 172 BELLEVUE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4905 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 084747-138 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84747/138 |
| Instrument | 125971 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 172 Bellevue Rd was $14,311, up 28.8% 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 | $14,311.00 (+28.85%) | $1,173,000 (+23.36%) Land $498,800 Building $674,200 | $1,255,086 (+10.16%) |
| 2025 | $11,107.00 (+8.07%) | $950,900 (+8.24%) Land $498,800 Building $452,100 | $1,139,335 (+0.34%) |
| 2024 | $10,278.00 (-6.7%) | $878,500 (+8.3%) Land $474,900 Building $403,600 | $1,135,440 |
| 2023 | $11,016.00 | $811,200 Land $452,600 Building $358,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 172 Bellevue Rd 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.
The area around 172 Bellevue 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 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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