Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 183 Spruce St, #185, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,435 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,730 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $12,022 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48250-05 |
| Primary APN | 48250-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,435 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,777 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,730 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 843 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 183 SPRUCE ST, 185 |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 26A |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 370401 |
183 Spruce St, #185 is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 SPRUCE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1921 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 66087 / 427 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 183-185 SPRUCE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70595-439 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | 70595/439 |
| Instrument | 17208 |
| Name | WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 183 Spruce St, #185 was $12,022, up 13.4% 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 | $12,022.00 (+13.45%) | $1,029,300 (+13.65%) Land $491,500 Building $537,800 |
| 2024 | $10,597.00 (-11.35%) | $905,700 (+2.89%) Land $478,300 Building $427,400 |
| 2023 | $11,954.00 | $880,300 Land $457,500 Building $422,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 183 Spruce St, #185 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 183 Spruce St, #185 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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