172 Walnut St, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 172 Walnut St, Watertown, MA 02472

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 3,867 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.101 acres (4,400 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$262,000 (Jul 1997)
Tax Bill$12,055 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN48610-26

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN48610-26
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:1033 B:0021 L:0097
  • 906

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms17 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,867 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,379 sqft
Basement Area1,289 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,289 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleTriplex
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area4,400 sqft (0.101 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number906
Street Address172 WALNUT ST
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-1937
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeT
Legal SubdivisionRADCLIFF TERRACE
Legal Block21
Legal Lot Number97
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERTOWN TOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract370401

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address37 LAURICELLA LN, WALTHAM, MA 02452-0301
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 18, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 18, 1997 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityWatertown City
Unified School DistrictWatertown School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$12,055.00 (+5.59%)$1,032,100 (+5.77%) Land $488,100 Building $544,000
2024$11,417.00 (-11.93%)$975,800 (+2.22%) Land $488,800 Building $487,000
2023$12,963.00$954,600 Land $467,600 Building $487,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWATERTOWN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
serves 35,985 people · EPA ID MA3314000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Starry.

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