Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 85 Boyd St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $10,369 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 406-31 |
| Primary APN | 406-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,640 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,652 sqft |
| Basement Area | 573 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 573 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 | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2121 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 BOYD ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-2536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 370403 |
85 Boyd St is owned by a company that bought it in June 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 166 CIRCLE DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5734 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 202675479 |
| Deed Book / Page | 85775 / 6 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000075479 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 85 BOYD ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2536 |
| Document Number | 0000075479 |
| Book / Page | 85775 / 6 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202675479 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 166 CIRCLE DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5734 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Boyd St was $10,369, up 6% 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 | $10,369.00 (+5.98%) | $849,900 (+1.46%) Land $547,900 Building $302,000 | $915,515 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,784.00 (+9.49%) | $837,700 (+9.68%) Land $547,900 Building $289,800 | $915,515 (+6.16%) |
| 2024 | $8,936.00 (-8.25%) | $763,800 (+6.5%) Land $517,500 Building $246,300 | $862,410 |
| 2023 | $9,740.00 | $717,200 Land $495,000 Building $222,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Boyd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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.
The area around 85 Boyd 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 635 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 |
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