Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 5 Sunset Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,703 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,566 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21818 |
| Primary APN | 21818 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,703 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1581 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 SUNSET RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4943 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-10 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
5 Sunset Rd is held in a trust since March 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 MIDDLESEX RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4712 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014156033 |
| Deed Book / Page | 64357 / 360 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 085412-332 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 SUNSET RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4943 |
| Document Number | 085412-332 |
| Book / Page | 85412 / 332 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 35311 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 MIDDLESEX RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4712 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Sunset Rd was $11,566, up 7.3% from the year before.
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 | $11,566.00 (+7.34%) | $948,000 (+2.76%) Land $597,900 Building $350,100 | $1,033,333 (-27.13%) |
| 2025 | $10,775.00 (+13.19%) | $922,500 (+13.38%) Land $597,900 Building $324,600 | $1,418,065 (+2.9%) |
| 2024 | $9,519.00 (-8.68%) | $813,600 (+5.99%) Land $572,300 Building $241,300 | $1,378,070 |
| 2023 | $10,424.00 | $767,600 Land $536,500 Building $231,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Sunset Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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.
The area around 5 Sunset Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 620 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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