Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 19 Dexter Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,650 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,070 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,298 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61260-12 |
| Primary APN | 61260-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,650 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,265 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,550 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,070 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2995 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 19 DEXTER AVE |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND WATERTOWN |
| Legal Block | 10D |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 370301 |
19 Dexter Ave, a triplex, is held in a trust.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 205, WATERTOWN, MA 02471-0205 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 19 Dexter Ave was $14,298, up 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,298.00 (+9.98%) | $1,172,000 (+5.29%) Land $469,400 Building $702,600 |
| 2025 | $13,001.00 (+4.47%) | $1,113,100 (+4.64%) Land $469,400 Building $643,700 |
| 2024 | $12,445.00 (-12.61%) | $1,063,700 (+1.44%) Land $468,900 Building $594,800 |
| 2023 | $14,240.00 | $1,048,600 Land $453,800 Building $594,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 19 Dexter Ave 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 19 Dexter Ave 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 598 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 |
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