Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 252 School St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,716 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,767 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $16,563 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance May 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57520-14 |
| Primary APN | 57520-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,716 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,511 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,511 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 10,767 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1714 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 SCHOOL ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 TURNER ST, BRIGHTON, MA 02135-2524 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
| May 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEEDHAM BANK |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 73354-5 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 252 SCHOOL ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1401 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76515-547 |
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| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76515/547 |
| Instrument | 246571 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 252 SCHOOL ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1401 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 74722-490 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74722/490 |
| Instrument | 77346 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 252 SCHOOL ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1401 |
| Document Number | 73354-5 |
| Book / Page | 073354 / 000005 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 147479 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,560.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 78 TURNER ST BRIGHTON MA 021352524, BRIGHTON, MA 02135-2524 |
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 | $16,563.00 (+9.6%) | $1,357,600 (+4.93%) Land $544,600 Building $813,000 | $1,334,370 (-) |
| 2025 | $15,112.00 (+6.54%) | $1,293,800 (+6.72%) Land $544,600 Building $749,200 | $1,334,370 (+2.88%) |
| 2024 | $14,184.00 (-3.91%) | $1,212,300 (+11.53%) Land $529,200 Building $683,100 | $1,297,035 |
| 2023 | $14,761.00 | $1,087,000 Land $505,600 Building $581,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
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 618 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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