Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 126 Hemlock St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,979 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $722,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,671 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage Sep 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 59572 |
| Primary APN | 59572 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 270 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,979 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 59572 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 126 HEMLOCK ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-2048 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRATTLE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7008 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
126 Hemlock St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 HEMLOCK ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2048 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Sep 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CHURCHILL MORTGAGE INVEST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202013244 |
| Deed Book / Page | 74049 / 540 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 74049-540 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 126 HEMLOCK ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2048 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73719-157 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73719/157 |
| Instrument | 186150 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 126 HEMLOCK ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2048 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75717-440 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75717/440 |
| Instrument | 171143 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 126 HEMLOCK ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2048 |
| Document Number | 74049-540 |
| Book / Page | 74049 / 540 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13244 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 126 HEMLOCK ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2048 |
| Document Number | 13245 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13245 |
| Name | CHURCHILL MORTGAGE INVEST |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 126 Hemlock St was $9,671, down 0.3% 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 | $9,671.00 (-0.28%) | $906,400 (+0.66%) Land $466,900 Building $438,700 | $839,633 (-14%) |
| 2025 | $9,698.00 (+7.86%) | $900,500 (+6.07%) Land $466,900 Building $433,600 | $976,315 |
| 2024 | $8,991.00 (+7.37%) | $849,000 (+13.65%) Land $461,200 Building $387,800 | |
| 2023 | $8,374.00 | $747,000 Land $415,600 Building $331,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 126 Hemlock St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · 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 126 Hemlock St 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 725 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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