12 Fordham St, Arlington, MA 02474 Property Records

Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 12 Fordham St, Arlington, MA 02474

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,076 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size0.104 acres (4,550 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$495,000 (Jun 2011)
Tax Bill$11,750 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN290306

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN290306
Alternative APN
  • ARLI M:041.A B:0005 L:0012

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,076 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,728 sqft
Basement Area652 sqft
Unfinished Basement652 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1921
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGambrel
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,550 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number290306
Street Address12 FORDHAM ST
CityARLINGTON
StateMA
Zip02474-3402
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionARLINGTON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4002
Census Tract356300

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12 FORDHAM ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3402
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 30, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 17, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201111
Deed Book / Page57073 / 216
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Property Address12 FORDHAM ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3402
Document Number71530-106
Instrument DateAug 22, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 FORDHAM ST #12 ARLINGTON MA 024743402, 12, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3402

Mortgage

Document Number71530-106
DateAug 27, 2018
Book Page071530/000106
Instrument131428
Lender
NameINST & TECH MASS
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionArlington Town
Unified School DistrictArlington School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$11,750.00 (+3%)$1,101,200 (+3.97%) Building $1,101,200$987,488 (+2.54%)
2025$11,408.00 (+6.26%)$1,059,200 (+4.48%) Building $1,059,200$963,015 (+5.58%)
2024$10,736.00 (-2.12%)$1,013,800 (+3.61%) Building $1,013,800$912,095
2023$10,969.00$978,500 Building $978,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1978 · tidal / storm surge

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARLINGTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 46,308 people · EPA ID MA3010000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionAug 2023
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 836 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Netafy
Fixed Wireless
476 / 106
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.

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