Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 55 Forest St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,755 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,713 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $444,055 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,291 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10183 |
| Primary APN | 10183 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,755 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,069 sqft |
| Basement Area | 150 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,713 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10183 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 FOREST ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-3725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Subdivision | 55-57 FOREST STREET CONDO |
| Legal Block | 3D |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 370103 |
55 Forest St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 FOREST ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 65670 / 49 |
| Transfer Doc | 70811-579 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 55 FOREST ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3725 |
| Document Number | 70811-579 |
| Book / Page | 070811 / 000579 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 43611 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 FOREST ST #55 WATERTOWN MA 024723725, 55, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3725 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Forest St was $7,291, up 4.5% 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 | $7,291.00 (+4.46%) | $597,600 (-) Building $597,600 | $677,295 (-15.3%) |
| 2025 | $6,980.00 (+4.41%) | $597,600 (+4.59%) Building $597,600 | $799,615 (+0.12%) |
| 2024 | $6,685.00 (-9.34%) | $571,400 (+5.23%) Building $571,400 | $798,665 |
| 2023 | $7,374.00 | $543,000 Building $543,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Forest St 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.
The area around 55 Forest St 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 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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