Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 173 Lake St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,866 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,702 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $453,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $10,292 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Refinance Jul 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12499 |
| Primary APN | 12499 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,866 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,416 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 330 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,702 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12499 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 LAKE ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 356703 |
173 Lake St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2003.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 LAKE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Mar 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHERN BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 173 LAKE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8802 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001888596 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1888596 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 173 LAKE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8802 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1888596 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1888596 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 173 LAKE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8802 |
| Document Number | 0001839467 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 LAKE ST ARLINGTON MA 024748802, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8802 |
| Document Number | 0001839467 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1839467 |
| Name | NORTHERN BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 31, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Lake St was $10,292, down 3.3% 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 | $10,292.00 (-3.26%) | $964,600 (-2.35%) Land $553,200 Building $411,400 | $1,258,733 (+27.61%) |
| 2025 | $10,639.00 (+7.52%) | $987,800 (+5.71%) Land $553,200 Building $434,600 | $986,385 (+0.68%) |
| 2024 | $9,895.00 (+8.33%) | $934,400 (+14.68%) Land $526,600 Building $407,800 | $979,735 |
| 2023 | $9,134.00 | $814,800 Land $441,500 Building $373,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 Lake St 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 | 7 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 173 Lake 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 365 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 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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