16 River St, #18, Arlington, MA 02474 Property Records

Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 16 River St, #18, Arlington, MA 02474

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,820 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,800 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$680,000 (Jan 2013)
Tax Bill$14,052 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Refinance
Jan 2025 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26965

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26965
Alternative APN
  • ARLI M:040.0 B:0004 L:0012

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,820 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,722 sqft
Basement Area1,008 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,008 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1959
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,800 sqft (0.11 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number26965
Street Address16 RIVER ST, 18
CityARLINGTON
StateMA
Zip02474-3538
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionARLINGTON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4006
Census Tract356300

Owner

16 River St, #18 is held in a trust since January 2013.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1101 FONTANA DR, ALAMEDA, CA 94502-6821
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 2, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
LEADER BANK NA
Oct 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 31, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 31, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 31, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page61098 / 301
Transfer Doc061098-301
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Property Address16 RIVER ST # 18, 18, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3538
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number079031-240
DateOct 29, 2021
Book Page79031/240
Instrument237823
Lender
NameNEW FED MORTGAGE CORP
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

January 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Property Address16 RIVER ST # 18, 18, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3538
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number083641-534
DateJan 2, 2025
Book Page83641/534
Lender
NameLEADER BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Property Address16-18 RIVER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 19, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number79031-240
DateOct 29, 2021
Book Page79031/240
Instrument237823
Lender
NameNEW FED MORTGAGE CORP
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 River St, #18 was $14,052, up 9.4% from the year before.

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 Value
2025$14,052.00 (+9.42%)$1,304,700 (+7.59%) Land $586,600 Building $718,100
2024$12,842.00 (-1.66%)$1,212,700 (+4.1%) Land $558,400 Building $654,300
2023$13,059.00$1,164,900 Land $468,100 Building $696,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 16 River St, #18 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
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

The area around 16 River St, #18 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 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 715 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
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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