Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 159 Washington St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,641 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,543 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,101,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,579 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Line of Credit Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57583 |
| Primary APN | 57583 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,641 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,003 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,155 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 693 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,543 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 57583 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7009 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021123310 |
| Deed Book / Page | 77904 / 445 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 084636-296 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84636/296 |
| Instrument | 114058 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1505 |
| Document Number | 77904-445 |
| Book / Page | 77904 / 445 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 123310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1505 |
| Document Number | 123311 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 123311 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $11,579.00 (+1.51%) | $1,085,200 (+2.46%) Land $505,300 Building $579,900 | $1,269,929 (-2.93%) |
| 2025 | $11,407.00 (+5.77%) | $1,059,100 (+4%) Land $505,300 Building $553,800 | $1,308,245 (+2.55%) |
| 2024 | $10,785.00 (+4.12%) | $1,018,400 (+10.22%) Land $499,200 Building $519,200 | $1,275,755 |
| 2023 | $10,358.00 | $924,000 Land $449,900 Building $474,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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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