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$538,570$556 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

53 FOREST ST

WATERTOWN, MA 02472
2
Beds
1
Baths
968 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$539K
$517K low$560K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$313,570
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$250,856
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.43%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$225,000
RBS CITIZENS NA · 4% 1 · recorded Jun 7, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,363 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$459,200 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$459,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$732,640

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Watertown Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
J. R. Lowell Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Watertown High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Watertown School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02472These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,928
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,689 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115,227
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,103
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

53 Forest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Watertown West End
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Watertown 02472

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$370K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Watertown 02472.

How it measures up in Watertown 02472

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watertown 02472.

Estimated value$538,570
CheaperTypical $784,750Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$556
CheaperTypical $569Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area968 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 53 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatertown West EndWatertown 02472Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$538,57018% of homes18% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55643% of homes45% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than968 ft²15% of homes14% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac38% of homes38% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than193042% of homes55% of homes33% of homes

About 53 Forest St

How much is 53 Forest St, Watertown, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Forest St, Watertown, MA is $538,570 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $517,185 to $559,955. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Forest St, Watertown, MA last sell?

53 Forest St, Watertown, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Forest St, Watertown, MA?

53 Forest St, Watertown, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 968 square feet of living space.

When was 53 Forest St, Watertown, MA built?

53 Forest St, Watertown, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 53 Forest St, Watertown, MA?

53 Forest St, Watertown, MA is assigned to Watertown Middle School (middle), rated B-; J. R. Lowell Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Watertown High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Watertown School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Forest St, Watertown, MA compare to other homes in Watertown 02472?

Among the 10,041 homes in Watertown 02472, it is worth more than 18% of them ($538,570 against a typical $784,750), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($556 against a typical $569), it is bigger than 14% of them (968 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1930 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 18% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 53 Forest St, Watertown, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Forest St, Watertown, MA was $5,363. The county assessed it at $459,200.

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