Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 86 Hillside Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,640 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,025 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $168,500 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $13,016 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53540-33 |
| Primary APN | 53540-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,640 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,178 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,320 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,025 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1896 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 86 HILLSIDE RD |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-1477 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 43C |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
86 Hillside Rd, a duplex, is held in a trust since September 1999.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 BIGELOW AVE, 31, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2026 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 86 Hillside Rd was $13,016, up 7.5% 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 | $13,016.00 (+7.45%) | $1,066,900 (+2.87%) Land $515,900 Building $551,000 | $1,020,102 |
| 2025 | $12,113.00 (+12.8%) | $1,037,100 (+13%) Land $515,900 Building $521,200 | |
| 2024 | $10,738.00 (-9.84%) | $917,800 (+4.65%) Land $514,000 Building $403,800 | |
| 2023 | $11,910.00 | $877,000 Land $484,600 Building $392,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 86 Hillside Rd 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 | 1 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 86 Hillside Rd 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 1,030 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Starry.
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