5 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 5 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Square Footage1,825 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,562 sqft (0.105 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$582,000 (2005)
Tax Bill$10,572.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN49100-17
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:1138 B:0010 L:0001
  • 2045

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,825 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,226 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area890 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement890 sqft Unfinished
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGambrel Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area4,562 sqft (0.105 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemHot Water Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account Number2045
Street Address5 APPLETON ST
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-3524
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionESTATE FRANCES A SMITH
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Minor Civil DivisionWATERTOWN TOWN
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2012
Census Tract370201

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records · APN 49100-17

Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address5 APPLETON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3524
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 31, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
EASTERN BANK
Oct 05, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 07, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 07, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 24, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2005269225
Last Transfer DateSep 28, 2022
Transfer Doc080794-341
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Property Address5 APPLETON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3524
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0082157-71
DateOct 31, 2023
Book Page82157/71
Instrument123978
Lender
NameEASTERN BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

October 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Recording DateOct 05, 2022
Property Address5 APPLETON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3524
Document Number080794-341
Book / Page80794 / 341
Instrument DateSep 28, 2022
Instrument150102
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 APPLETON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3524

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityWatertown City
Unified School DistrictWatertown School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$10,572.00 (+8.21%)$905,100 (+8.4%) Land $515,500 Building $389,600$1,169,070 (+26.89%)
2024$9,770.00 (-9.23%)$835,000 (+5.35%) Land $487,100 Building $347,900$921,310
2023$10,764.00$792,600 Land $465,900 Building $326,700

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