Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 274 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,524 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.356 acres (15,510 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $18,473 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17730-11 |
| Primary APN | 17730-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,524 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,569 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,710 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,710 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 15,510 sqft (0.356 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6469 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 274 COMMON ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Block | 20B |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 370202 |
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 | 274 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $18,473.00 (+7.04%) | $1,514,200 (+2.48%) Land $548,000 Building $966,200 | $1,649,976 (-6.91%) |
| 2025 | $17,258.00 (+10.19%) | $1,477,600 (+10.38%) Land $548,000 Building $929,600 | $1,772,510 (-1.23%) |
| 2024 | $15,662.00 (-6.58%) | $1,338,600 (+8.42%) Land $539,000 Building $799,600 | $1,794,550 |
| 2023 | $16,766.00 | $1,234,600 Land $515,400 Building $719,200 |
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 |
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 | 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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