Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 87 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,051 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,413 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $10,444 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51610-32 |
| Primary APN | 51610-32 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,051 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,805 sqft |
| Basement Area | 822 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 822 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,413 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2301 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 COMMON ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-3407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUSSELL PARK |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 370201 |
87 Common St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 87 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202534945 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 87 COMMON ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3407 |
| Document Number | 75489-584 |
| Book / Page | 075489 / 000584 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 149895 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 87 COMMON ST WATERTOWN MA 024723407, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3407 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 87 Common St was $10,444, down 5.9% 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 | $10,444.00 (-5.86%) | $856,100 (-9.87%) Land $517,400 Building $338,700 | $807,690 (-) |
| 2025 | $11,094.00 (+6.99%) | $949,800 (+7.18%) Land $517,400 Building $432,400 | $807,690 (-9.55%) |
| 2024 | $10,369.00 (-6.84%) | $886,200 (+8.13%) Land $501,600 Building $384,600 | $893,000 |
| 2023 | $11,130.00 | $819,600 Land $479,200 Building $340,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 87 Common 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 87 Common 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 |
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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 707 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: T-Mobile.
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