49 Fairview Ave, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 49 Fairview Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,962 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.154 acres (6,721 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$730,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill$9,050 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Sale
Jun 2022 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN30064200

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN30064200
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:0418 B:0022 L:0099A
  • 9912

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,962 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,617 sqft
Basement Area505 sqft
Unfinished Basement505 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,721 sqft
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number9912
Street Address49 FAIRVIEW AVE
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-1220
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeT
Legal Block22
Legal Lot Number99A
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERTOWN TOWN
Census Block Group4
Census Block4006
Census Tract370202

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address49 FAIRVIEW AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1220
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 15, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Jun 16, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
PAUL L MERRILL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 9, 2010
Deed Document Number20221927068
Prior Transfer DateNov 8, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0001927068
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Recording DateNov 15, 2022
Property Address49 FAIRVIEW AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1220
Document Number0001927068
Instrument DateNov 8, 2022
Instrument1927068
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 2, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address49 FAIRVIEW AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1220

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Property Address49 FAIRVIEW AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1220
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 1, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001916287
DateJun 16, 2022
Instrument1916287
Lender
NamePAUL L MERRILL
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term13 Months
DueJul 1, 2023

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 ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$9,050.00 (+4.46%)$741,800 (-) Building $741,800$808,691 (-3.16%)
2025$8,664.00 (+5.44%)$741,800 (+5.62%) Building $741,800$835,050 (+3.16%)
2024$8,217.00 (-14.97%)$702,300 (-1.31%) Building $702,300$809,495
2023$9,664.00$711,600 Building $711,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 Policies1 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.

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 707 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: T-Mobile.

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