Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 178 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,197 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $223,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $8,802 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Refinance Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72584 |
| Primary APN | 72584 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,197 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,274 sqft |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 323 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,700 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 72584 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records · APN 72584
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001953611 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 178 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0001964964 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 07, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1964964 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 178 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8904 |
| Document Number | 0001953611 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1953611 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 05, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8904 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Arlington Town |
| Unified School District | Arlington School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,802.00 (+6.78%) | $817,300 (+5%) Land $460,000 Building $357,300 | $1,006,715 (+8.56%) |
| 2024 | $8,243.00 (+7.5%) | $778,400 (+13.8%) Land $454,400 Building $324,000 | $927,295 |
| 2023 | $7,668.00 | $684,000 Land $409,500 Building $274,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250173565002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 690 locations within about half a mile of this property
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|---|---|---|
| Verizon | Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings | Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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