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Last sold for $499,500 on Jun 14, 2018

72 FOREST ST

WATERTOWN, MA 02472
Building report
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,591 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.
4,090 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$499,500 · Jun 14, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,912 (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.$591,800 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$591,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$751,260

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

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

72 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Watertown 02472
  • Among the oldest homes in Watertown West End

How it measures up in Watertown 02472

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

Living area1,591 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size4,090 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 72 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatertown West EndWatertown 02472Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,591 ft²49% of homes45% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,090 ft²10% of homes9% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than1860almost no homes2% of homes2% of homes

About 72 Forest St

When did 72 Forest St, Watertown, MA last sell?

72 Forest St, Watertown, MA last sold on Jun 14, 2018 for $499,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 72 Forest St, Watertown, MA?

72 Forest St, Watertown, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,591 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 72 Forest St, Watertown, MA built?

72 Forest St, Watertown, MA was built in 1860, making it 166 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 72 Forest St, Watertown, MA compare to other homes in Watertown 02472?

Among the 10,041 homes in Watertown 02472, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,591 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (4,090 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1860 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 72 Forest St, Watertown, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Forest St, Watertown, MA was $6,912. The county assessed it at $591,800.

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