Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 263 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,130 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.317 acres (13,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,275 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 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 | 1,130 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,203 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,203 sqft |
| 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 | 13,800 sqft (0.317 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1529 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 263 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 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
263 Common St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 263 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201841391 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001841391 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 263 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4945 |
| Document Number | 0001841391 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1841391 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,348.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 261-263 COMMON ST #263 WATERTOWN MA 024724945, 263, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4945 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 263 Common St was $7,275, up 4.5% 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 | $7,275.00 (+4.45%) | $596,300 (-) Building $596,300 | $777,480 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,965.00 (+1%) | $596,300 (+10.18%) Building $596,300 | $777,480 (+7.4%) |
| 2024 | $6,332.00 (-12.46%) | $541,200 (+1.61%) Building $541,200 | $723,900 |
| 2023 | $7,233.00 | $532,600 Building $532,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 263 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 263 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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