401 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 401 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details3.5 ba · 4,000 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.33 acres (14,389 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$575,000 (Aug 1994)
Tax Bill$35,958 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN102120-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN102120-00
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:0357 B:0027 L:0202
  • 5473

Interior

Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths3 Half Baths
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area4,000 sqft Total Area
Gross Area8,050 sqft
Basement Area4,000 sqft
Unfinished Basement4,000 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area14,389 sqft (0.33 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number5473
Street Address401 MAIN ST
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-2240
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeLB
Legal SubdivisionEDENFIELD
Legal Block27
Legal Lot Number202
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERTOWN TOWN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract370104

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address9 KIRKSTALL RD, NEWTONVILLE, MA 02460-2217
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 1, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 1, 1994 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 1, 1993 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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 Value
2026$35,958.00 (+2.8%)$1,532,100 (-) Land $878,700 Building $653,400
2025$34,978.00 (+2.57%)$1,532,100 (+3.7%) Land $878,700 Building $653,400
2024$34,101.00 (+22.56%)$1,477,500 (+4.77%) Land $845,600 Building $631,900
2023$27,823.00$1,410,200 Land $802,200 Building $608,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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 Policies59 units insured
incl. 56 condo units

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 926 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
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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