Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 261 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,275 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.309 acres (13,502 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,515 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51950-29 |
| Primary APN | 51950-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,275 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,502 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 COMMON ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | S-10 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
261 Common St, a condominium, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000574 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 261 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4945 |
| Document Number | 0000000574 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 574 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261-263 COMMON ST #261 WATERTOWN MA 024724945, 261, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4945 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Common St was $7,515, up 13.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,515.00 (+13.31%) | $643,400 (+13.51%) Building $643,400 | $1,046,995 (+6.6%) |
| 2024 | $6,632.00 (-12.46%) | $566,800 (+1.6%) Building $566,800 | $982,205 |
| 2023 | $7,576.00 | $557,900 Building $557,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Common St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 3 (1979–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1987 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 261 Common St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 707 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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