25 Forest St, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 25 Forest St, Watertown, MA 02472

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,296 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size0.134 acres (5,831 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$445,000 (May 2010)
Tax Bill$12,967 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN8790-03

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8790-03
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:0337 B:0011A L:0002A
  • 5185

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,296 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,851 sqft
Basement Area1,148 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,148 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,831 sqft (0.134 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number5185
Street Address25 FOREST ST
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-3710
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeT
Legal SubdivisionFOREST STREET WATERTOWN
Legal Block11A
Legal Lot Number2A
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERTOWN TOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract370103

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 391, WATERTOWN, MA 02471-0391
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 13, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 13, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 1, 2010 · Amount on Record
Transfer Doc54488-244
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityWatertown City
Unified School DistrictWatertown School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$12,967.00 (+6.4%)$1,062,900 (+1.87%) Land $476,600 Building $586,300$930,456
2025$12,187.00 (+13.27%)$1,043,400 (+13.46%) Land $476,600 Building $566,800
2024$10,759.00 (-11.53%)$919,600 (+2.69%) Land $463,000 Building $456,600
2023$12,161.00$895,500 Land $448,000 Building $447,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWATERTOWN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
serves 35,985 people · EPA ID MA3314000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 610 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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