Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 85 School St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 32,000 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.654 acres (28,483 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,500,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $120,354 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103680-31 |
| Primary APN | 103680-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 8 Half Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 32,000 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 16,000 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 16,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 16,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 28,483 sqft (0.654 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2793 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 SCHOOL ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-4251 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | I-2 |
| Legal Block | 4A |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 370301 |
85 School St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 150 E 58TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10155-0002 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 66259 / 421 |
| Transfer Doc | 66259-421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 85 SCHOOL ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4251 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078334-352 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78334/352 |
| Instrument | 168188 |
| Name | PCCP CREDIT 10 REIT SU |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 School St was $120,354, up 2.8% 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 | $120,354.00 (+2.8%) | $5,128,000 (-) Land $1,133,600 Building $3,994,400 |
| 2025 | $117,072.00 (-7.27%) | $5,128,000 (-6.25%) Land $1,133,600 Building $3,994,400 |
| 2024 | $126,245.00 (+18.58%) | $5,469,900 (+1.37%) Land $1,128,800 Building $4,341,100 |
| 2023 | $106,463.00 | $5,396,000 Land $1,080,400 Building $4,315,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 85 School 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 85 School 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 375 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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