Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 51 Longfellow Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,726 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,760 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $312,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $11,209 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Refinance Nov 2024 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32840-15 |
| Primary APN | 32840-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,726 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,096 sqft |
| Basement Area | 941 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 941 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,760 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8340 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 LONGFELLOW RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 10581N |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 370101 |
51 Longfellow Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1999.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 LONGFELLOW RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Apr 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSS CNTRY MTG |
| Feb 2, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WATERTOWN SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 51 LONGFELLOW RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1624 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001885324 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1885324 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 51 LONGFELLOW RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1624 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001968123 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1968123 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 51 LONGFELLOW RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1624 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1885324 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1885324 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 51 LONGFELLOW RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1624 |
| Document Number | 0001842187 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 51 LONGFELLOW RD WATERTOWN MA 024721624, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1624 |
| Document Number | 0001842187 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1842187 |
| Name | CROSS CNTRY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 13, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 51 LONGFELLOW RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1624 |
| Document Number | 0000081505 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000081505 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 81505 |
| Name | WATERTOWN SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Longfellow Rd was $11,209, up 6.5% 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 | $11,209.00 (+6.47%) | $918,800 (+1.93%) Land $475,900 Building $442,900 | $912,950 (-) |
| 2025 | $10,528.00 (+9.51%) | $901,400 (+9.7%) Land $475,900 Building $425,500 | $912,950 (-2.45%) |
| 2024 | $9,614.00 (-6.8%) | $821,700 (+8.18%) Land $456,100 Building $365,600 | $935,845 |
| 2023 | $10,315.00 | $759,600 Land $434,300 Building $325,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Longfellow Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 51 Longfellow 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 |
|---|
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 599 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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