Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 77 Dexter Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,838 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $512,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $12,921 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61420-12 |
| Primary APN | 61420-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,838 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 990 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 990 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2931 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 77 DEXTER AVE |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 370301 |
77 Dexter Ave, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2012.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 77 DEXTER AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 59470 / 133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 77 DEXTER AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4224 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75962-358 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75962/358 |
| Instrument | 194102 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 77 Dexter Ave was $12,921, up 9.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,921.00 (+9.34%) | $1,059,100 (+4.69%) Land $458,900 Building $600,200 |
| 2025 | $11,817.00 (+6.28%) | $1,011,700 (+6.46%) Land $458,900 Building $552,800 |
| 2024 | $11,119.00 (-12.48%) | $950,300 (+1.58%) Land $458,400 Building $491,900 |
| 2023 | $12,704.00 | $935,500 Land $443,600 Building $491,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 77 Dexter Ave 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 77 Dexter Ave 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 598 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 |
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