40 Commonwealth Rd, #1, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 40 Commonwealth Rd, #1, Watertown, MA 02472

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.102 acres (4,455 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$670,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill$8,680 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2025 Line of Credit
Dec 2020 Refinance
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN300043-09

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN300043-09
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:1156 B:0010 L:0057A
  • 9443

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,352 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,015 sqft
Basement Area483 sqft
Unfinished Basement483 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1918
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGambrel
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,455 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number9443
Street Address40 COMMONWEALTH RD, 1
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-1319
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeT
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number57A
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERTOWN TOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract370201

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address40 COMMONWEALTH RD, 1, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 12, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
TD BANK NA
Dec 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Aug 20, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
GUARANTEED RATE
Jul 17, 2018Condominium Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 30, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page71327 / 69
Transfer Doc0071327-69
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Property Address40 COMMONWEALTH RD # 1, 1, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number084074-259
DateMay 12, 2025
Book Page84074/259
Instrument50673
Lender
NameTD BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Property Address40 COMMONWEALTH RD # 1, 1, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number76511-106
DateDec 23, 2020
Book Page76511/106
Instrument246135
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Property Address40 COMMONWEALTH RD # 1, 1, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319
Document Number73170-426
Instrument DateAug 20, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 10, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address40 COMMONWEALTH RD #1 WATERTOWN MA 024721319, 1, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319

Mortgage

Document Number73170-426
DateAug 26, 2019
Book Page073170/000426
Instrument127252
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 25, 2049

July 2018: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCondominium Deed
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Recording DateJul 17, 2018
Property Address40 COMMONWEALTH RD # 1, 1, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319
Document Number71327-69
Book / Page071327 / 000069
Instrument DateJul 17, 2018
Instrument106194
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,055.20
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address40 COMMONWEALTH RD #1 WATERTOWN MA 024721319, 1, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319

Mortgage

Document Number71327-73
DateJul 17, 2018
Book Page071327/000073
Instrument106195
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 16, 2048

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$8,680.00 (+4.45%)$711,500 (-) Building $711,500$718,029 (+6.14%)
2025$8,310.00 (+5.71%)$711,500 (+5.89%) Building $711,500$676,495 (-12.67%)
2024$7,861.00 (-12.44%)$671,900 (+1.63%) Building $671,900$774,630
2023$8,978.00$661,100 Building $661,100

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1979–1987)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1987 · river or lake flooding

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

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 618 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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