Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 48 Commonwealth Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,225 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $11,209 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52190-24 |
| Primary APN | 52190-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,225 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,084 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,392 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11358 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 COMMONWEALTH RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55U48 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of April 14, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 COMMONWEALTH RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | Condominium Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HARBORONE BANK |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Correction Deed |
| Jul 24, 2017 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 81688 / 510 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 48 COMMONWEALTH RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319 |
| Document Number | 081688-510 |
| Book / Page | 81688 / 510 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 67890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 48-50 COMMONWEALTH RD # 50, 50, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319 |
| Document Number | 0000067891 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 67891 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 48 COMMONWEALTH RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319 |
| Document Number | 079760-331 |
| Book / Page | 79760 / 331 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 32122 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 76 STATE ST, NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950-6616 |
| Document Number | 0000032124 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 32124 |
| Name | HARBORONE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 48 COMMONWEALTH RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319 |
| Document Number | 079760-328 |
| Book / Page | 79760 / 328 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 32121 |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 HENRY ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-3609 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 48 COMMONWEALTH RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319 |
| Document Number | 69654-547 |
| Book / Page | 069654 / 000547 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 116093 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 COMMONWEALTH RD WATERTOWN MA 024721319, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1319 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,209.00 (+51.35%) | $959,700 (+51.61%) Building $959,700 |
| 2024 | $7,406.00 (-41.4%) | $633,000 (-31.99%) Building $633,000 |
| 2023 | $12,639.00 | $930,700 Land $544,600 Building $386,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Claims | 3 (1979–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 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.
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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures