Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 72 Hillside Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,677 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,180 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $605,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $11,303 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53409-02 |
| Primary APN | 53409-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,677 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,420 sqft |
| Basement Area | 777 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 777 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,180 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 HILLSIDE RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Block | 19A |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 HILLSIDE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 68388 / 562 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 73240-97 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 72 HILLSIDE RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1446 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0078232-54 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78232/54 |
| Instrument | 157590 |
| Name | ASSURANCE FINANCIAL |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
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 | $11,303.00 (+6.4%) | $926,500 (+1.87%) Land $506,800 Building $419,700 | $989,645 (+0.21%) |
| 2025 | $10,623.00 (+7.21%) | $909,500 (+7.39%) Land $506,800 Building $402,700 | $987,525 (+6.02%) |
| 2024 | $9,909.00 (-6.41%) | $846,900 (+8.62%) Land $490,100 Building $356,800 | $931,475 |
| 2023 | $10,588.00 | $779,700 Land $462,100 Building $317,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 1,030 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Starry.
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