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$626,926$812 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $320,000 on Nov 10, 2004

68 FOREST ST

WATERTOWN, MA 02472
Building report
3
Beds
1
Baths
772 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

$627K
$581K low$673K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$320,000 · Nov 10, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,716 (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.$575,000 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$575,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$672,030

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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%

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How this home compares

68 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 75% of homes in Watertown West End
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Watertown West End
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Watertown West End

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 26% 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$626,926
CheaperTypical $798,727Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$812
CheaperTypical $568Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area772 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,726 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 68 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatertown West EndWatertown 02472Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$626,92625% of homes26% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$81298% of homes97% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than772 ft²6% of homes6% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac43% of homes42% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than190010% of homes14% of homes15% of homes

About 68 Forest St

How much is 68 Forest St, Watertown, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 68 Forest St, Watertown, MA is $626,926 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $581,031 to $672,821. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 68 Forest St, Watertown, MA last sell?

68 Forest St, Watertown, MA last sold on Nov 10, 2004 for $320,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 68 Forest St, Watertown, MA?

68 Forest St, Watertown, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 772 square feet of living space.

When was 68 Forest St, Watertown, MA built?

68 Forest St, Watertown, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 68 Forest St, Watertown, MA?

68 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 68 Forest St, Watertown, MA compare to other homes in Watertown 02472?

Among the 10,041 homes in Watertown 02472, it is worth more than 26% of them ($626,926 against a typical $798,727), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($812 against a typical $568), it is bigger than 6% of them (772 ft² against a typical 1,726 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1900 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 28% 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 68 Forest St, Watertown, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Forest St, Watertown, MA was $6,716. The county assessed it at $575,000.

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