Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 49 Forest St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,122 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Jul 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $11,051 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8880-36 |
| Primary APN | 8880-36 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,122 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,996 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,324 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,324 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,985 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5178 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 49 FOREST ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-3725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Subdivision | WATERTOWN |
| Legal Block | 5A |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 370103 |
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 FOREST ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $11,051.00 (+6.6%) | $905,800 (+2.05%) Land $464,200 Building $441,600 | $894,351 (+19.06%) |
| 2025 | $10,367.00 (+13.23%) | $887,600 (+13.42%) Land $464,200 Building $423,400 | $751,165 (-12.18%) |
| 2024 | $9,156.00 (-11.03%) | $782,600 (+3.27%) Land $437,200 Building $345,400 | $855,380 |
| 2023 | $10,291.00 | $757,800 Land $423,100 Building $334,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
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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 610 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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