40 Commonwealth Rd, #2, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 40 Commonwealth Rd, #2, Watertown, MA 02472

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,951 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.102 acres (4,461 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$770,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill$9,379 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN300028-07

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN300028-07
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:1156 B:0010 L:0057B
  • 2449

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,951 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,705 sqft
Basement Area582 sqft
Unfinished Basement582 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1918
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGambrel
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,461 sqft (0.102 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number2449
Street Address40 COMMONWEALTH RD, 2
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-1319
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeT
Legal Subdivision40 COMMONWEALTH ROAD CONDOS
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number57B
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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address40 COMMONWEALTH RD, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants in Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 24, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 24, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 18, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024121001
Deed Book / Page83387 / 269
Prior Transfer DateDec 8, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc082322-481
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Recording DateDec 19, 2023
Property Address40 COMMONWEALTH RD # 2, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319
Document Number082322-481
Book / Page82322 / 481
Instrument DateDec 8, 2023
Instrument144243
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 5, 2024

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address40 COMMONWEALTH RD # 2, 2, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319

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$9,379.00 (+4.44%)$768,800 (-) Building $768,800$789,745 (+8.24%)
2025$8,980.00 (+0.19%)$768,800 (+0.35%) Building $768,800$729,600 (+2.61%)
2024$8,963.00 (-12.43%)$766,100 (+1.65%) Building $766,100$711,075
2023$10,235.00$753,700 Building $753,700

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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