Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 170 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,309 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Dec 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $9,629 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Refinance Jan 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120185 |
| Primary APN | 120185 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,963 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,309 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 120185 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 170 SYLVIA ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-7058 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
170 Sylvia St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7058 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MIDDLESEX FSLA |
| Jan 23, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 72154-377 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 170 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7058 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73296-443 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73296/443 |
| Instrument | 141501 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX FSLA |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 170 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7058 |
| Document Number | 72154-377 |
| Book / Page | 72154 / 377 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 170 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7058 |
| Document Number | 72154-380 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72154/380 |
| Instrument | 9483 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2034 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 170 Sylvia St was $9,629, up 2.8% 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 | $9,629.00 (+2.8%) | $902,400 (+3.76%) Land $587,400 Building $315,000 | $841,742 (-0.71%) |
| 2025 | $9,367.00 (+7.98%) | $869,700 (+6.16%) Land $559,400 Building $310,300 | $847,780 (+6.52%) |
| 2024 | $8,675.00 (+0.45%) | $819,200 (+6.33%) Land $538,500 Building $280,700 | $795,910 |
| 2023 | $8,636.00 | $770,400 Land $503,500 Building $266,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 170 Sylvia St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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.
The area around 170 Sylvia St 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 851 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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