Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 45 Hillside Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,130 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,365 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $222,000 (Apr 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $11,322 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53380-33 |
| Primary APN | 53380-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,130 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,916 sqft |
| Basement Area | 914 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 914 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,365 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 45 HILLSIDE RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 23A |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
45 Hillside Rd is held in a trust since April 1991.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 43 HILLSIDE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1444 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 45 Hillside Rd was $11,322, up 6.4% from the year before.
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 | $11,322.00 (+6.41%) | $928,000 (+1.87%) Land $530,200 Building $397,800 | $1,002,911 (-7.5%) |
| 2025 | $10,640.00 (+8.13%) | $911,000 (+8.32%) Land $530,200 Building $380,800 | $1,084,235 (+6.88%) |
| 2024 | $9,840.00 (-6.43%) | $841,000 (+8.6%) Land $513,100 Building $327,900 | $1,014,410 |
| 2023 | $10,516.00 | $774,400 Land $483,800 Building $290,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 45 Hillside Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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.
The area around 45 Hillside Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 618 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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