Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 53 Boyd St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,567 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Mar 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $9,910 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer Jun 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400-06 |
| Primary APN | 400-06 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,030 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,567 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1759 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 BOYD ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-2535 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 2A |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 370403 |
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BOYD ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2535 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081399-587 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 53 BOYD ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2535 |
| Document Number | 081399-587 |
| Book / Page | 81399 / 587 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 34005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 BOYD ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2535 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 53 BOYD ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2535 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078049-333 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78049/333 |
| Instrument | 138506 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,910.00 (+9.5%) | $848,500 (+9.7%) Land $503,200 Building $345,300 |
| 2024 | $9,050.00 (-7.99%) | $773,500 (+6.79%) Land $476,800 Building $296,700 |
| 2023 | $9,836.00 | $724,300 Land $456,100 Building $268,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 2 in force |
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.
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 635 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
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