86 Dexter Ave, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 86 Dexter Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 3,242 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.118 acres (5,145 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$860,000 (Dec 2016)
Tax Bill$12,351 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN61470-29

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN61470-29
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:1220 B:0018 L:0037
  • 2903

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms14 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,242 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,587 sqft
Basement Area1,281 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,281 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,145 sqft (0.118 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number2903
Street Address86 DEXTER AVE
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-4286
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeT
Legal SubdivisionNORWOOD TERRACE
Legal Block18
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERTOWN TOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract370301

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address33 LINDEN ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-7859
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 1, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 1, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 28, 2011
Deed Book / Page68515 / 26
Transfer Doc0068515-26
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityWatertown City
Unified School DistrictWatertown School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$12,351.00 (+9.45%)$1,012,400 (+4.78%) Land $470,100 Building $542,300
2025$11,285.00 (-0.57%)$966,200 (-0.4%) Land $470,100 Building $496,100
2024$11,350.00 (-12.48%)$970,100 (+1.59%) Land $469,700 Building $500,400
2023$12,968.00$954,900 Land $454,500 Building $500,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWATERTOWN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
serves 35,985 people · EPA ID MA3314000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 598 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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: Starry.

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