Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 51 Forest St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,377 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $349,400 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,773 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 300308-28 |
| Primary APN | 300308-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,862 sqft |
| Basement Area | 434 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 434 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,377 sqft |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5177 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 FOREST ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-3725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 5A |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| 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 July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 FOREST ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 61891 / 150 |
| Transfer Doc | 061891-150 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 51 FOREST ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3725 |
| Document Number | 081037-476 |
| Book / Page | 81037 / 476 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 179197 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 FOREST ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3725 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,773.00 (+13.02%) | $579,900 (+13.22%) Building $579,900 | $684,950 (-0.77%) |
| 2024 | $5,993.00 (-9.72%) | $512,200 (+4.79%) Building $512,200 | $690,270 |
| 2023 | $6,638.00 | $488,800 Building $488,800 |
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 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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