Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 181 Standish Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,330 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $617,000 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $13,099 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22100-08 |
| Primary APN | 22100-08 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,696 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,330 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 6416 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 181 STANDISH RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOCKE ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 370202 |
181 Standish Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2010.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 STANDISH RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 181 STANDISH RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1236 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74907-470 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74907/470 |
| Instrument | 94557 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 181 Standish Rd was $13,099, up 6.4% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,099.00 (+6.38%) | $1,073,700 (+1.85%) Land $599,200 Building $474,500 | $1,091,170 (-) |
| 2025 | $12,313.00 (+7.76%) | $1,054,200 (+7.95%) Land $599,200 Building $455,000 | $1,091,170 (+1.88%) |
| 2024 | $11,426.00 (-5.52%) | $976,600 (+9.66%) Land $574,000 Building $402,600 | $1,071,030 |
| 2023 | $12,094.00 | $890,600 Land $538,100 Building $352,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 181 Standish 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 | 1 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 181 Standish 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 1,029 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.
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