Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 59 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,934 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,210 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $14,814 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20910-09 |
| Primary APN | 20910-09 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,934 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,622 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,210 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6193 |
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| Street Address | 59 MERRILL RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOCKE ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 103 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 370202 |
59 Merrill Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 MERRILL RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0085061-25 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 59 MERRILL RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1231 |
| Document Number | 0085061-25 |
| Book / Page | 85061 / 25 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 159350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 59 MERRILL RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1231 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 59 Merrill Rd was $14,814, up 8.9% 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 | $14,814.00 (+8.89%) | $1,214,300 (+4.26%) Land $597,800 Building $616,500 | $1,090,695 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,604.00 (+20.31%) | $1,164,700 (+20.52%) Land $597,800 Building $566,900 | $1,090,695 (+5.28%) |
| 2024 | $11,307.00 (-5.55%) | $966,400 (+9.62%) Land $572,500 Building $393,900 | $1,035,975 |
| 2023 | $11,972.00 | $881,600 Land $536,700 Building $344,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 59 Merrill 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 59 Merrill 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 |
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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 707 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: T-Mobile.
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