Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 76 Forest St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,927 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $760,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $9,348 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8970-32 |
| Primary APN | 8970-32 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 828 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,927 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5225 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 76 FOREST ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-3728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 370103 |
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 | 121 CYPRESS ST, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2225 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20259127 |
| Deed Book / Page | 83716 / 269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 76 FOREST ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3728 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 085190-291 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85190/291 |
| Instrument | 12227 |
| Name | GENERAL MTG CAP CORP |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
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 | $9,348.00 (+6.19%) | $766,200 (+1.66%) Land $458,000 Building $308,200 | $718,960 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,803.00 (+9.83%) | $753,700 (+10.03%) Land $458,000 Building $295,700 | $718,960 (-2.4%) |
| 2024 | $8,015.00 (-8.53%) | $685,000 (+6.17%) Land $431,800 Building $253,200 | $736,630 |
| 2023 | $8,762.00 | $645,200 Land $417,800 Building $227,400 |
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
| 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.
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 610 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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