Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 8 Gilbert St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,716 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $13,625 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30650-22 |
| Primary APN | 30650-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,716 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 269 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7871 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 GILBERT ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1786 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Subdivision | BATES ESTATE SURVEYED WOOD HAR |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 223 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 370101 |
8 Gilbert St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 GILBERT ST, 10, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1786 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026113174 |
| Deed Book / Page | 86106 / 587 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000113174 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8 GILBERT ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1786 |
| Document Number | 0000113174 |
| Book / Page | 86106 / 587 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026113174 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Gilbert St was $13,625, up 7.2% 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 | $13,625.00 (+7.22%) | $1,116,800 (+2.65%) Land $509,400 Building $607,400 | $1,063,066 |
| 2025 | $12,708.00 (+14.98%) | $1,088,000 (+15.18%) Land $509,400 Building $578,600 | |
| 2024 | $11,052.00 (-11.38%) | $944,600 (+2.86%) Land $495,700 Building $448,900 | |
| 2023 | $12,471.00 | $918,300 Land $474,200 Building $444,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Gilbert St 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 8 Gilbert 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 926 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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