Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 38 Knowles Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,035 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $616,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $12,172 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10162 |
| Primary APN | 10162 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,735 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,399 sqft |
| Basement Area | 610 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 610 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,035 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10162 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 KNOWLES RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1070 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3B |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 370101 |
38 Knowles Rd, a condominium, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2014.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 KNOWLES RD, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1070 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201488087 |
| Deed Book / Page | 63815 / 372 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Knowles Rd was $12,172, 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 | $12,172.00 (+4.45%) | $997,700 (-) Building $997,700 | $993,545 (+3.56%) |
| 2025 | $11,653.00 (+16.83%) | $997,700 (+17.03%) Building $997,700 | $959,405 (+5.58%) |
| 2024 | $9,974.00 (-10.6%) | $852,500 (+3.76%) Building $852,500 | $908,675 |
| 2023 | $11,157.00 | $821,600 Building $821,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Knowles Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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.
The area around 38 Knowles Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 680 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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