Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 74 Walnut St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,642 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,706 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,959 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48450-26 |
| Primary APN | 48450-26 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,642 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,399 sqft |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 810 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,706 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 878 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 74 WALNUT ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 370401 |
74 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2009.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 74 WALNUT ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2009 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 74 Walnut St was $10,959, up 14.5% 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 | $10,959.00 (+14.53%) | $898,300 (+9.64%) Land $496,500 Building $401,800 | $777,195 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,569.00 (+10.08%) | $819,300 (+10.27%) Land $522,600 Building $296,700 | $777,195 (+3.35%) |
| 2024 | $8,693.00 (-8.2%) | $743,000 (+6.55%) Land $493,700 Building $249,300 | $752,020 |
| 2023 | $9,469.00 | $697,300 Land $472,200 Building $225,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 74 Walnut 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 74 Walnut 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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
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