Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 187 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,221 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,948 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $366,125 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,429 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73930 |
| Primary APN | 73930 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,221 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Basement Area | 516 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 516 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,948 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 73930 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 187 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6017 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
187 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2004.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 187 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200447975 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42133 / 399 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 187 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8903 |
| Document Number | 0085523-66 |
| Book / Page | 85523 / 66 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202647372 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 187 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8903 |
| Document Number | 0000047372, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85523/66 |
| Instrument | 202647372 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.22% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 187 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8903 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73334-292 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73334/292 |
| Instrument | 145409 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 187 Forest St was $8,429, down 1.5% 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 | $8,429.00 (-1.47%) | $790,000 (-0.54%) Land $466,200 Building $323,800 | $791,272 (+2.02%) |
| 2025 | $8,555.00 (+6.52%) | $794,300 (+4.73%) Land $466,200 Building $328,100 | $775,580 (+6.98%) |
| 2024 | $8,031.00 (+2.34%) | $758,400 (+8.34%) Land $460,500 Building $297,900 | $724,945 |
| 2023 | $7,847.00 | $700,000 Land $415,000 Building $285,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 187 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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.
The area around 187 Forest 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 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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