Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 552 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 ba · 34,536 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 4.94 acres (215,186 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 997244-21 |
| Primary APN | 997244-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 10 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 34,536 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 40,464 sqft |
| Basement Area | 13,488 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 5,928 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 215,186 sqft (4.94 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8598 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 552 MAIN ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-2224 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | OSC |
| Legal Block | 2A |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 370104 |
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 149 MAIN ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4410 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| 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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,562,700 (-37.79%) Land $7,746,900 Building $2,815,800 |
| 2025 | $16,980,300 (+73.93%) Land $7,746,900 Building $9,233,400 |
| 2024 | $9,763,000 Land $3,283,900 Building $6,479,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 59 units insured incl. 56 condo units |
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.
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 926 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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