4 Howe St, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 4 Howe St, Watertown, MA 02472

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 948 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.141 acres (6,152 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$4,996 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN30070931

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN30070931
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:1205 B:0001 L:0075B
  • 9933

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area948 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,560 sqft
Basement Area425 sqft
Unfinished Basement425 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,152 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number9933
Street Address4 HOWE ST
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-4211
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeT
Legal Subdivision02-4 HOWE STREET CONDO
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number75B
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERTOWN TOWN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract370301

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address4 HOWE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4211
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 10, 2010
Deed SaleAug 10, 2010
Prior SaleMar 15, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page113 / 36
Last Transfer DateJan 29, 2021
Transfer Doc1869530
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Recording DateFeb 10, 2021
Property Address4 HOWE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4211
Document Number1869530
Instrument DateJan 29, 2021
Instrument1869530
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4 HOWE ST # 2, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4211

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityWatertown City
Unified School DistrictWatertown School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,996.00 (+4.45%)$409,500 (-) Building $409,500$538,119 (+2.58%)
2025$4,783.00 (-12.99%)$409,500 (-12.84%) Building $409,500$524,590 (+5.1%)
2024$5,497.00 (-9.77%)$469,800 (+4.73%) Building $469,800$499,130
2023$6,092.00$448,600 Building $448,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWATERTOWN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
serves 35,985 people · EPA ID MA3314000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Starry.

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