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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $950,000 on Mar 2, 2022

86 CALIFORNIA ST

WATERTOWN, MA 02472
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,885 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1886
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$950,000 · Mar 2, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,260 (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.$878,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$467,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$411,000

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.3 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 0.6 mi
H
Watertown High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Hosmer Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 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

86 California 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.

  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Downtown Watertown
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 95% 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.

Living area2,885 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,724 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1886
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 86 California St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown WatertownWatertown 02472Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,885 ft²88% of homes87% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac34% of homes55% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than18867% of homes5% of homes5% of homes

About 86 California St

When did 86 California St, Watertown, MA last sell?

86 California St, Watertown, MA last sold on Mar 2, 2022 for $950,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 86 California St, Watertown, MA?

86 California St, Watertown, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,885 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 86 California St, Watertown, MA built?

86 California St, Watertown, MA was built in 1886, making it 140 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 86 California St, Watertown, MA?

86 California St, Watertown, MA is assigned to Watertown Middle School (middle), rated B-; Watertown High School (high), rated C+; Hosmer Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Watertown School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 86 California St, Watertown, MA compare to other homes in Watertown 02472?

Among the 10,041 homes in Watertown 02472, it is bigger than 87% of them (2,885 ft² against a typical 1,724 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1886 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 86 California St, Watertown, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 86 California St, Watertown, MA was $10,260. The county assessed it at $878,400.

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