Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 55 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 4,752 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (6,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $33,773 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Transfer Jan 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 101880-10 |
| Primary APN | 101880-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,752 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 9,552 sqft |
| Basement Area | 4,752 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 4,752 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,996 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4645 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 MAIN ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4404 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | CB |
| Legal Block | 9B |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 370103 |
55 Main St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since January 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1340 CENTRE ST, 101, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2453 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 23, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 1780267 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 55 MAIN ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4404 |
| Document Number | 0000080267 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 80267 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1340 CENTRE ST #101 NEWTON MA 024592453, 101, NEWTON, MA 02459-2453 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 55 MAIN ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4404 |
| Document Number | 0000080266 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 80266 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1340 CENTRE ST #101 NEWTON MA 024592453, 101, NEWTON, MA 02459-2453 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Main St was $33,773, up 2.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,773.00 (+2.8%) | $1,439,000 (-) Land $615,100 Building $823,900 |
| 2025 | $32,852.00 (+4.85%) | $1,439,000 (+6%) Land $615,100 Building $823,900 |
| 2024 | $31,331.00 (+20.61%) | $1,357,500 (+3.1%) Land $629,300 Building $728,200 |
| 2023 | $25,978.00 | $1,316,700 Land $597,100 Building $719,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 55 Main 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 Main 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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