9 Birch Rd, Watertown, MA 02472 Property Records

Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 9 Birch Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,400 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.118 acres (5,139 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$12,429 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN43630-24

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN43630-24
Alternative APNs
  • WATE M:1036 B:0007 L:0011
  • 939

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,400 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,654 sqft
Basement Area1,200 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,200 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,139 sqft (0.118 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number939
Street Address9 BIRCH RD
CityWATERTOWN
StateMA
Zip02472-4016
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeT
Legal SubdivisionWATERTOWN
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERTOWN TOWN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract370401

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address9 BIRCH RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4016
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateJun 21, 2022
Transfer Doc080311-203
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWATERTOWN MA
Recording DateJun 22, 2022
Property Address9 BIRCH RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4016
Document Number080311-203
Book / Page80311 / 203
Instrument DateJun 21, 2022
Instrument93584
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address9 BIRCH RD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4016

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 ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$12,429.00 (+7.22%)$1,018,800 (+2.65%) Land $521,800 Building $497,000$974,164
2025$11,592.00 (+9.77%)$992,500 (+9.96%) Land $521,800 Building $470,700
2024$10,560.00 (-11.24%)$902,600 (+3.02%) Land $507,900 Building $394,700
2023$11,897.00$876,100 Land $485,800 Building $390,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50

May also be available: AT&T, Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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