Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 5 Howe St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,021 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,147 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,715 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Mar 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 300458-00 |
| Primary APN | 300458-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,021 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,787 sqft |
| Basement Area | 550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,147 sqft |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2667 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 HOWE ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 370301 |
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 HOWE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Mar 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Condominium Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 125 / 57 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 1855331 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 5 HOWE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4210 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001871990 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1871990 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 5 HOWE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4210 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1871990 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1871990 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5 HOWE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4210 |
| Document Number | 0001855331 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1855331 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 5 HOWE ST WATERTOWN MA 024724210, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4210 |
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 | $6,715.00 (+4.45%) | $550,400 (-) Building $550,400 | $589,295 (-14.32%) |
| 2025 | $6,429.00 (-2.58%) | $550,400 (-2.41%) Building $550,400 | $687,800 (+3.99%) |
| 2024 | $6,599.00 (-9.66%) | $564,000 (+4.85%) Building $564,000 | $661,390 |
| 2023 | $7,305.00 | $537,900 Building $537,900 |
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 |
|---|
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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