Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 188 Cedar Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,595 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,508 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $926,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,790 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103961 |
| Primary APN | 103961 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,595 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,212 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,058 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 529 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,508 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 103961 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 CEDAR AVE |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-7410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 356601 |
188 Cedar Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 CEDAR AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| May 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 78014 / 331 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 078014-331 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 188 CEDAR AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7410 |
| Document Number | 078014-331 |
| Book / Page | 78014 / 331 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 134626 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 188 CEDAR AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7410 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 188 CEDAR AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7410 |
| Document Number | 0069322-78 |
| Book / Page | 69322 / 78 |
| Instrument | 76267 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $60.61 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 188 CEDAR AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7410 |
| Document Number | 0693220081 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 69322/0081 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 23, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 188 Cedar Ave was $11,790, up 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 | $11,790.00 (+3.32%) | $1,105,000 (+4.29%) Land $577,500 Building $527,500 | $1,175,825 (-8.97%) |
| 2025 | $11,411.00 (+7.2%) | $1,059,500 (+5.4%) Land $555,300 Building $504,200 | $1,291,715 (-0.12%) |
| 2024 | $10,645.00 (+23.98%) | $1,005,200 (+31.24%) Land $533,100 Building $472,100 | $1,293,330 |
| 2023 | $8,586.00 | $765,900 Land $466,500 Building $299,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 188 Cedar Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
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 | 1 (2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · 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 188 Cedar Ave 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 685 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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