Middlesex County and Acton Town property record for 161 Arlington St, Acton, MA 01720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,464 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $799,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $14,746 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ACTO M:00F2 B:0001 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | ACTO M:00F2 B:0001 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,464 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,934 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 161 ARLINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ACTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01720-2447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ACTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ACTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 363202 |
Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 ARLINGTON ST, ACTON, MA 01720-2447 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20213085 |
| Deed Book / Page | 76632 / 86 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 76632-86 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ACTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 161 ARLINGTON ST, ACTON, MA 01720-2447 |
| Document Number | 76632-86 |
| Book / Page | 76632 / 86 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3085 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 161 ARLINGTON ST, ACTON, MA 01720-2447 |
| Document Number | 3086 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3086 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Acton Town |
| Unified School District | Acton-Boxborough Regional School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,746.00 (+3.74%) | $859,800 (+0.83%) Land $274,000 Building $585,800 | $985,435 (+4.44%) |
| 2024 | $14,215.00 (+0.37%) | $852,700 (+5.73%) Land $274,000 Building $578,700 | $943,540 |
| 2023 | $14,162.00 | $806,500 Land $249,200 Building $557,300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 45 units insured incl. 40 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1999 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | ACTON WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 21,285 people · EPA ID MA2002000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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 173 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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