Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 173 Spruce St, #175, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,124 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Mar 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $12,068 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48210-21 |
| Primary APN | 48210-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,124 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,742 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,162 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,162 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 841 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 SPRUCE ST, 175 |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 25A |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 370401 |
173 Spruce St, #175 is held in a trust since January 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 175 SPRUCE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1921 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 082376-414 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 173-175 SPRUCE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472 |
| Document Number | 082376-414 |
| Book / Page | 82376 / 414 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1867 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 175 SPRUCE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1921 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Spruce St, #175 was $12,068, up 12.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,068.00 (+12.35%) | $1,033,200 (+12.55%) Land $520,300 Building $512,900 |
| 2024 | $10,741.00 (-11.23%) | $918,000 (+3.03%) Land $506,400 Building $411,600 |
| 2023 | $12,100.00 | $891,000 Land $484,400 Building $406,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 173 Spruce St, #175 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 173 Spruce St, #175 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 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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