Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 71 Longfellow Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,375 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,668 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,814 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Apr 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32891-30 |
| Primary APN | 32891-30 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,375 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,570 sqft |
| Basement Area | 930 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 930 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,668 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8345 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 LONGFELLOW RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52P |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 370101 |
71 Longfellow Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 LONGFELLOW RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 71 LONGFELLOW RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1624 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001876198 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1876198 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 71 LONGFELLOW RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1624 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1876198 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1876198 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 71 LONGFELLOW RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1624 |
| Document Number | 1888149 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1888149 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 71 LONGFELLOW RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1624 |
| Document Number | 1888150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1888150 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Longfellow Rd was $8,814, up 12.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,814.00 (+12.37%) | $754,600 (+12.56%) Land $475,000 Building $279,600 | $926,535 (+6.11%) |
| 2024 | $7,844.00 (-9.61%) | $670,400 (+4.91%) Land $455,200 Building $215,200 | $873,145 |
| 2023 | $8,678.00 | $639,000 Land $433,500 Building $205,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Longfellow Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 71 Longfellow 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 |
|---|
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 599 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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