Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 179 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 930 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $349,000 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $8,335 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Line of Credit Nov 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61211 |
| Primary APN | 61211 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 930 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Basement Area | 511 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 511 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 61211 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 179 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6017 |
| 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 | 179 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Nov 23, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 179 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8903 |
| Document Number | 74984-454 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 179 FOREST ST ARLINGTON MA 024748903, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8903 |
| Document Number | 74984-454 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 074984/000454 |
| Instrument | 101751 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 179 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8903 |
| Document Number | 71979-69 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 179 FOREST ST ARLINGTON MA 024748903, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8903 |
| Document Number | 71979-69 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Book Page | 071979/000069 |
| Instrument | 6344 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 6, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $8,335.00 (+0.76%) | $781,200 (+1.71%) Land $455,100 Building $325,300 | $796,543 (+0.83%) |
| 2025 | $8,272.00 (+5.28%) | $768,100 (+3.53%) Land $455,100 Building $313,000 | $790,020 (+3.39%) |
| 2024 | $7,857.00 (+4.26%) | $741,900 (+10.35%) Land $449,500 Building $292,400 | $764,085 |
| 2023 | $7,536.00 | $672,300 Land $405,100 Building $267,200 |
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 690 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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