Middlesex County and Watertown City property record for 96 Morse St, Watertown, MA 02472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,666 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2410-07 |
| Primary APN | 2410-07 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,928 sqft |
| Basement Area | 916 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 916 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 9,375 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2311 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 MORSE ST |
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02472-2558 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 370403 |
96 Morse St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Watertown City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 MORSE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2558 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 72341-354 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATERTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 96 MORSE ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2558 |
| Document Number | 72341-354 |
| Book / Page | 072341 / 000354 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 32534 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 90 BROWNSVILLE VT 050370090, BROWNSVILLE, VT 05037-0090 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 96 Morse St was $11,666, up 4.5% 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 | $11,666.00 (+4.46%) | $956,200 (-) Land $569,600 Building $386,600 | $990,090 (-) |
| 2025 | $11,168.00 (+12.25%) | $956,200 (+12.45%) Land $569,600 Building $386,600 | $990,090 (+6.66%) |
| 2024 | $9,949.00 (-7.09%) | $850,300 (+7.84%) Land $536,900 Building $313,400 | $928,245 |
| 2023 | $10,708.00 | $788,500 Land $513,600 Building $274,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 Morse St 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 | 2 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 96 Morse 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 635 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 |
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