Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 288 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,586 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,805 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $599,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $12,335 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17750-03 |
| Primary APN | 17750-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,586 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,968 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,146 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,805 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6466 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 COMMON ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEEKE ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| 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 July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 56992 / 151 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 084722-232 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 288 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4940 |
| Document Number | 084722-232 |
| Book / Page | 84722 / 232 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 123345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4940 |
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 | $12,335.00 (+8.54%) | $1,056,100 (+8.73%) Land $511,000 Building $545,100 | $1,235,760 (+7.42%) |
| 2024 | $11,364.00 (-6.61%) | $971,300 (+8.4%) Land $495,500 Building $475,800 | $1,150,355 |
| 2023 | $12,168.00 | $896,000 Land $473,300 Building $422,700 |
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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