Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 53 Forest St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 968 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,377 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,602 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 300307-30 |
| Primary APN | 300307-30 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 499 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 499 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 | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9662 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 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 | 1 |
| 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 October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1194 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2207 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,602.00 (+4.46%) | $459,200 (-) Building $459,200 | $509,410 (-30.47%) |
| 2025 | $5,363.00 (+3.25%) | $459,200 (+3.45%) Building $459,200 | $732,640 (+4.53%) |
| 2024 | $5,194.00 (-9.69%) | $443,900 (+4.82%) Building $443,900 | $700,910 |
| 2023 | $5,751.00 | $423,500 Building $423,500 |
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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