Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 163 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 870 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,255 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61444 |
| Primary APN | 61444 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 870 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,982 sqft |
| Basement Area | 580 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 580 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,900 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 61444 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 163 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.A |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6019 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 167 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8902 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WORKERS CU |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
| May 9, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 83302 / 526 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 163 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8902 |
| Document Number | 083302-526 |
| Book / Page | 83302 / 526 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 111278 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| 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 | 167 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8902 |
| Document Number | 0000111279 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 111279 |
| Name | WORKERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2031 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | Other |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 163 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8902 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75740-545 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75740/545 |
| Instrument | 173037 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 163 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8902 |
| Document Number | 72575-408 |
| Book / Page | 72575 / 408 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 59740 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 163 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8902 |
| Document Number | 59741 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 59741 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| 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 | $7,255.00 (-1.35%) | $679,900 (-0.42%) Land $462,700 Building $217,200 | $761,141 (+7.14%) |
| 2025 | $7,354.00 (+5.48%) | $682,800 (+3.71%) Land $462,700 Building $220,100 | $710,410 (+2.27%) |
| 2024 | $6,972.00 (+2.82%) | $658,400 (+8.84%) Land $457,100 Building $201,300 | $694,640 |
| 2023 | $6,781.00 | $604,900 Land $411,900 Building $193,000 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · 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 | 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 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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