53 Dexter Ave, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 53 Dexter Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,277 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size	0.175 acres (7,647 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$780,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill	$9,218 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Mortgage Aug 2020 Refinance + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`30071927`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`30071927`
Alternative APNs	`WATE M:1223 B:0002F L:0000B` `9903`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,277 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,920 sqft
Basement Area	613 sqft
Unfinished Basement	613 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2002
Effective Year Built	Effective 2002
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,647 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	9903
Street Address	53 DEXTER AVE
City	WATERTOWN
State	MA
Zip	02472-4223
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	NB
Legal Block	2F
Legal Lot Number	B
Jurisdiction	WATERTOWN MA
Township / Civil Division	WATERTOWN TOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	370301

Owner

53 Dexter Ave, a condominium, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2024.

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	53 DEXTER AVE, 53, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4223
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 22, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WINCHESTER SAVINGS BANK
Aug 25, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jul 30, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE
Nov 27, 2018	Condominium Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 21, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 21, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202466693
Deed Book / Page	82917 / 173
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WATERTOWN MA
Recording Date	Apr 22, 2026
Property Address	53 DEXTER AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4223
Document Number	085495-375
Book / Page	85495 / 375
Instrument Date	Apr 21, 2026
Instrument	202644381
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	53 DEXTER AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4223

Mortgage

Document Number	0000044381,
Date	Apr 22, 2026
Book Page	85495/375
Instrument	202644381

Lender

Name	WINCHESTER SAVINGS BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	May 1, 2041

Interest

Rate	5.75%
Max Rate	-1%

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WATERTOWN MA
Property Address	53 DEXTER AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4223
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	75447-73
Date	Aug 25, 2020
Book Page	75447/73
Instrument	145825

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WATERTOWN MA
Property Address	53 DEXTER AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4223
Document Number	73058-219
Instrument Date	Jul 30, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	53 DEXTER AVE #53 WATERTOWN MA 024724223, 53, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4223

Mortgage

Document Number	73058-219
Date	Aug 5, 2019
Book Page	073058/000219
Instrument	114769

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 4, 2049

November 2018: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Condominium Deed
Jurisdiction	WATERTOWN MA
Recording Date	Nov 27, 2018
Property Address	53 DEXTER AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4223
Document Number	71928-513
Book / Page	071928 / 000513
Instrument Date	Nov 2, 2018
Instrument	393
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 18, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,781.60
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	53 DEXTER AVE #53 WATERTOWN MA 024724223, 53, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4223

Mortgage

Document Number	71928-518
Date	Nov 27, 2018
Book Page	071928/000518
Instrument	394

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 26, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Dexter Ave was $9,218, up 4.5% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Watertown City
Unified School District	Watertown School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,218.00 (+4.45%)	$755,600 (-) Building $755,600	$812,486 (+11.88%)
2025	$8,825.00 (+13.36%)	$755,600 (+13.56%) Building $755,600	$726,180 (+0.3%)
2024	$7,785.00 (-9.78%)	$665,400 (+4.72%) Building $665,400	$723,995
2023	$8,629.00	$635,400 Building $635,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 53 Dexter Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 53 Dexter Ave 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 598 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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