Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 248 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,510 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,770 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $10,841 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4460-29 |
| Primary APN | 4460-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,510 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,334 sqft |
| Basement Area | 999 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 999 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 3,770 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4467 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 248 MAIN ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 370103 |
248 Main St, a duplex, is held in a trust since February 2006.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 41 LONGFELLOW RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1624 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200628774 |
| Transfer Doc | 50433-541 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 248 Main St was $10,841, up 7.9% 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 | $10,841.00 (+7.91%) | $888,600 (+3.31%) Land $363,900 Building $524,700 | $938,548 |
| 2025 | $10,046.00 (+12.72%) | $860,100 (+12.92%) Land $363,900 Building $496,200 | |
| 2024 | $8,912.00 (-12.56%) | $761,700 (+1.49%) Land $353,100 Building $408,600 | |
| 2023 | $10,192.00 | $750,500 Land $346,400 Building $404,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 248 Main St 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 248 Main St 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 610 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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