45 Forest St, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 45 Forest St, Watertown, MA 02472

Property Summary

Property TypeCharitable / Fraternal Organization
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,270 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size2.29 acres (1 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$416,250 (Feb 2002)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN300172-28

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN300172-28
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:0336 B:0006 L:0025A
  • 5179

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,270 sqft Total Area
Gross Area3,185 sqft
Basement Area915 sqft
Unfinished Basement915 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number5179
Street Address45 FOREST ST
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-3725
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Charitable / Fraternal Organization
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number25A
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERTOWN TOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract370103

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 Address85 MAIN ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4411
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 4, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 4, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2002686
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

YearAssessed Value
2026$720,900 (-) Building $720,900
2025$720,900 (+20.81%) Building $720,900
2024$596,700 (+4.65%) Building $596,700
2023$570,200 Building $570,200

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

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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