Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 159 Pleasant St, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1813 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,899 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $880,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $9,413 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 79186 |
| Primary APN | 79186 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1813 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,899 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 79186 |
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| Street Address | 159 PLEASANT ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-8156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.A |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 356703 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Arlington Center Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1985 · 175 contributing resources · NRIS 85002691 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
159 Pleasant St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 PLEASANT ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-8156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NTWK |
| Aug 4, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202339162 |
| Deed Book / Page | 81441 / 191 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 PLEASANT ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-8156 |
| Document Number | 081441-191 |
| Book / Page | 81441 / 191 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 39162 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2023 |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 159 PLEASANT ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-8156 |
| Document Number | 0000039163 |
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| Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 39163 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.63% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2028 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 159 PLEASANT ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-8156 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 77170-477 |
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| Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77170/477 |
| Instrument | 51946 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 159 PLEASANT ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-8156 |
| Document Number | 73698-92 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 PLEASANT ST ARLINGTON MA 024768156, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-8156 |
| Document Number | 73698-92 |
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| Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 073698/000092 |
| Instrument | 3961 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NTWK |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 21, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 159 PLEASANT ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-8156 |
| Document Number | 69767-439 |
| Book / Page | 069767 / 000439 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 69767-439 |
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| Date | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069767/000439 |
| Instrument | 129567 |
| Name | TD BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 13, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Pleasant St was $9,413, up 2.6% 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 | $9,413.00 (+2.56%) | $882,200 (+3.52%) Land $645,500 Building $234,600 | $1,023,307 (+0.7%) |
| 2025 | $9,178.00 (-0.71%) | $852,200 (-2.37%) Land $612,100 Building $240,100 | $1,016,215 (+9.75%) |
| 2024 | $9,244.00 (+1.59%) | $872,900 (+7.54%) Land $589,900 Building $283,000 | $925,965 |
| 2023 | $9,099.00 | $811,700 Land $539,800 Building $271,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Pleasant St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 Pleasant 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 365 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 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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