Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 29 Priest Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,418 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,944 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Jan 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $12,109 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42980-33 |
| Primary APN | 42980-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,418 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,033 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,183 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,183 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,944 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9380 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 29 PRIEST RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-2648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Subdivision | WATERTOWN |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 370402 |
29 Priest Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1993.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 PRIEST RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2648 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 54267-269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 29 Priest Rd was $12,109, up 7.4% 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 | $12,109.00 (+7.36%) | $992,500 (+2.78%) Land $458,200 Building $534,300 | $961,244 |
| 2025 | $11,279.00 (+11.93%) | $965,700 (+12.12%) Land $458,200 Building $507,500 | |
| 2024 | $10,077.00 (-11.91%) | $861,300 (+2.24%) Land $444,900 Building $416,400 | |
| 2023 | $11,440.00 | $842,400 Land $430,500 Building $411,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29 Priest Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 29 Priest Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 635 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures