Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 30 Lawrence St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,842 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $257,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $13,774 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9790-24 |
| Primary APN | 9790-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,842 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,194 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5768 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 30 LAWRENCE ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1861 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 370202 |
30 Lawrence St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30 LAWRENCE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1861 |
| 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 | Dec 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 30 LAWRENCE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1861 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001943848 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1943848 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 169 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2037 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 30 Lawrence St was $13,774, up 7.6% 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 | $13,774.00 (+7.63%) | $1,129,000 (+3.04%) Land $494,300 Building $634,700 | $1,128,308 |
| 2025 | $12,798.00 (+10.78%) | $1,095,700 (+10.97%) Land $494,300 Building $601,400 | |
| 2024 | $11,553.00 (-11.46%) | $987,400 (+2.76%) Land $481,100 Building $506,300 | |
| 2023 | $13,049.00 | $960,900 Land $460,100 Building $500,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 30 Lawrence St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 30 Lawrence 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures