CondominiumResidential
78 RIVERSIDE ST
WATERTOWN, MA 02472
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,345 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1885
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,097 (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.$693,200 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$693,200
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.Condo/Apartment
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.2020
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
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.Owner occupied
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
78 Riverside 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.
- Smaller than 74% of homes in East Watertown
- Has a smaller lot than 74% 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 area1,345 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,724 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 34% of homes nearby
Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger
Bigger than 60% of homes nearby
Year built1885
OlderTypical 1930Newer
Newer than 5% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | East Watertown | Watertown 02472 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,345 ft² | 26% of homes | 34% of homes | 27% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.16 ac | 62% of homes | 60% of homes | 26% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1885 | 6% of homes | 5% of homes | 5% of homes |
About 78 Riverside St
When did 78 Riverside St, Watertown, MA last sell?
78 Riverside St, Watertown, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 78 Riverside St, Watertown, MA?
78 Riverside St, Watertown, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,345 square feet of living space.
When was 78 Riverside St, Watertown, MA built?
78 Riverside St, Watertown, MA was built in 1885, making it 141 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 2 stories.
How does 78 Riverside St, Watertown, MA compare to other homes in Watertown 02472?
Among the 10,041 homes in Watertown 02472, it is bigger than 34% of them (1,345 ft² against a typical 1,724 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1885 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 78 Riverside St, Watertown, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Riverside St, Watertown, MA was $8,097. The county assessed it at $693,200.
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Closest homes
- 82 Riverside St$925K18 ft · 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,730 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
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