Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 40 Pierce Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 874 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 4.68 acres (203,938 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $432,500 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,080 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Aug 2021 Refinance + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75260-27 |
| Primary APN | 75260-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 874 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,311 sqft |
| Basement Area | 437 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 437 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 203,938 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6641 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 PIERCE RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-3034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R.75 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 115 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 370101 |
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 PIERCE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY |
| May 28, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 77896 / 109 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 40 PIERCE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078437-366 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78437/366 |
| Instrument | 178880 |
| Name | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY |
|---|
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 40 PIERCE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078437-373 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78437/373 |
| Instrument | 178881 |
| Name | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 40 PIERCE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 78437-366 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78437/366 |
| Instrument | 178880 |
| Name | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY |
|---|
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 40 PIERCE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 78437-373 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78437/373 |
| Instrument | 178881 |
| Name | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 40 PIERCE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3034 |
| Document Number | 77896-109 |
| Book / Page | 77896 / 109 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 122528 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 PIERCE RD # 115, 115, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3034 |
| Document Number | 122529 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 122529 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $6,080.00 (+4.45%) | $498,400 (-) Building $498,400 | $504,260 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,821.00 (+0.57%) | $498,400 (+0.75%) Building $498,400 | $504,260 (+2.35%) |
| 2024 | $5,788.00 (-0.19%) | $494,700 (+15.85%) Building $494,700 | $492,670 |
| 2023 | $5,799.00 | $427,000 Building $427,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 856 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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