Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 12 Colby Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,604 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $12,925 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer May 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 95952 |
| Primary APN | 95952 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,604 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 852 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 852 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,682 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 95952 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 COLBY RD |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-7904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.A |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 356601 |
12 Colby Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 COLBY RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 082377-326 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 12 COLBY RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7904 |
| Document Number | 082377-326 |
| Book / Page | 82377 / 326 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 COLBY RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7904 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 12 COLBY RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77849-454 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77849/454 |
| Instrument | 117791 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Colby Rd was $12,925, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Arlington Town |
| Unified School District | Arlington School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,925.00 (+0.48%) | $1,211,300 (+1.42%) Land $645,300 Building $566,000 | $934,296 (-9.02%) |
| 2025 | $12,863.00 (+8.56%) | $1,194,300 (+6.74%) Land $620,500 Building $573,800 | $1,026,950 (+13.06%) |
| 2024 | $11,849.00 (+3.39%) | $1,118,900 (+9.45%) Land $595,700 Building $523,200 | $908,295 |
| 2023 | $11,460.00 | $1,022,300 Land $521,200 Building $501,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Colby Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 12 Colby Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARLINGTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 46,308 people · EPA ID MA3010000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 685 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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