Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 159 Crosby St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,534 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,799 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $12,835 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62568 |
| Primary APN | 62568 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,534 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,006 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,414 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,414 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,799 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 62568 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 CROSBY ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-2213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.A |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
159 Crosby St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2009.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 CROSBY ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009228481 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53906 / 442 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Crosby St was $12,835, up 4.9% 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 | $12,835.00 (+4.94%) | $1,202,900 (+5.92%) Land $699,400 Building $503,500 | $1,001,891 (-8.27%) |
| 2025 | $12,231.00 (+5.95%) | $1,135,700 (+4.18%) Land $639,800 Building $495,900 | $1,092,215 (+5.61%) |
| 2024 | $11,544.00 (+10.54%) | $1,090,100 (+17.01%) Land $639,800 Building $450,300 | $1,034,170 |
| 2023 | $10,443.00 | $931,600 Land $550,600 Building $381,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Crosby St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 4 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 159 Crosby 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 |
|---|
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 345 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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