Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 53 Hillside Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,834 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,551 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Oct 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $12,719 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53410-16 |
| Primary APN | 53410-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,834 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,812 sqft |
| Basement Area | 897 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 897 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,551 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 HILLSIDE RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Subdivision | WATERTOWN |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
53 Hillside Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2010.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 HILLSIDE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1444 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010183900 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Hillside Rd was $12,719, up 6.3% 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 | $12,719.00 (+6.34%) | $1,042,500 (+1.8%) Land $510,800 Building $531,700 | $1,102,760 (-) |
| 2025 | $11,961.00 (+3.53%) | $1,024,100 (+3.72%) Land $510,800 Building $513,300 | $1,102,760 (+1.21%) |
| 2024 | $11,553.00 (-6.29%) | $987,400 (+8.77%) Land $494,000 Building $493,400 | $1,089,555 |
| 2023 | $12,328.00 | $907,800 Land $465,800 Building $442,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Hillside Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 53 Hillside 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 618 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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