Assessor

Public Disclosure of New Assessments

Watertown is currently in a Revaluation/Certification year with the Department of Revenue. Property assessments must reflect market value. The majority of property values are up 11.5% on average. Tax rates will be going down but will not be finalized until late November. If you are interested in seeing your new property value, the new assessments will be available on the Town’s Website (please click the below link) and in the Assessors’ Office, Library and Senior Center from September 30th through October 9th. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Assessors’ office at 617-972-6410 or stop by.

FY20 Proposed Values Watertown, MA

Watertown Tax Rates Fiscal Year 2019

(July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019)

Residential  Rate $12.88

Commercial Rate $23.95

Res. Ex. Value Exclusion $148,047

Res. Ex. Tax Savings $1,906.85 


Fiscal 2019 Actual Real Estate Valuations

The Assessors are required by Massachusetts General Laws to value all real and personal property within the community for local tax purposes. Fiscal 2019 Real Estate valuations and property data are now available by going to the link at the bottom of this page.

Tax Bills

The Assessors may abate or grant exemptions on real estate and personal property bills, but they also have the responsibility for adjusting the following tax bills:

Related Resources and Information

For information regarding tax rate history, abatement applications and instructions, as well as exemptions, view Related Resources and Information

To View Property Information and Assessment Data, click on the link below:

http://watertown.patriotproperties.com/default.asp