Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 68 Howe St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,097 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $14,042 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62280-25 |
| Primary APN | 62280-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,097 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,332 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,375 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,375 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,252 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2684 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 HOWE ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 370301 |
68 Howe St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 PRESIDENTIAL CIR, DRACUT, MA 01826-5322 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202632495 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40385 / 192 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000032495 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 68 HOWE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472 |
| Document Number | 0000032495 |
| Book / Page | 40385 / 192 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632495 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 PRESIDENTIAL CIR, DRACUT, MA 01826-5322 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 68 Howe St was $14,042, up 7.4% 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 | $14,042.00 (+7.43%) | $1,151,000 (+2.85%) Land $480,800 Building $670,200 | $1,052,163 |
| 2025 | $13,071.00 (+13.37%) | $1,119,100 (+13.56%) Land $480,800 Building $638,300 | |
| 2024 | $11,530.00 (-11.96%) | $985,500 (+2.19%) Land $467,000 Building $518,500 | |
| 2023 | $13,097.00 | $964,400 Land $451,900 Building $512,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68 Howe 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 68 Howe 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 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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