Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 17 Richfield Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,772 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,105 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $233,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $11,175 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41430 |
| Primary APN | 41430 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,772 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,266 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,054 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,105 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 41430 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 RICHFIELD RD |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-3009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
17 Richfield Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1998.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 RICHFIELD RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 17 RICHFIELD RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 78673-24 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78673/24 |
| Instrument | 202445 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Richfield Rd was $11,175, up 1.6% 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 | $11,175.00 (+1.65%) | $1,047,300 (+2.6%) Land $563,500 Building $479,700 | $1,066,160 (+17.29%) |
| 2025 | $10,994.00 (+11.16%) | $1,020,800 (+9.31%) Land $544,500 Building $476,300 | $908,960 (+1.46%) |
| 2024 | $9,890.00 (+3.74%) | $933,900 (+9.82%) Land $506,500 Building $427,400 | $895,850 |
| 2023 | $9,533.00 | $850,400 Land $487,500 Building $362,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Richfield Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 17 Richfield Rd 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 |
|---|
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 624 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 | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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