Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 23 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,481 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,330 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,059 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20770-01 |
| Primary APN | 20770-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,481 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,634 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,198 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,198 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,330 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6184 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 MERRILL RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 370202 |
23 Merrill Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 MERRILL RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2015 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081487-598 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 23 MERRILL RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1231 |
| Document Number | 081487-598 |
| Book / Page | 81487 / 598 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 44551 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 23 MERRILL RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1231 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Merrill Rd was $14,059, up 6.6% 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 | $14,059.00 (+6.62%) | $1,152,400 (+2.08%) Land $599,200 Building $553,200 | $1,241,460 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,186.00 (+8.76%) | $1,128,900 (+8.95%) Land $599,200 Building $529,700 | $1,241,460 (+2.18%) |
| 2024 | $12,124.00 (-4.92%) | $1,036,200 (+10.35%) Land $574,000 Building $462,200 | $1,214,955 |
| 2023 | $12,752.00 | $939,000 Land $538,100 Building $400,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Merrill 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 23 Merrill 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 |
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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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