Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 189 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,655 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,210 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,310,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $12,036 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73958 |
| Primary APN | 73958 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,655 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,634 sqft |
| Basement Area | 204 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 204 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,210 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 73958 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage RFLF 1 LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 82402 / 264 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 082402-264 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 189 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8922 |
| Document Number | 082402-264 |
| Book / Page | 82402 / 264 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 5146 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 189 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8922 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 189 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8922 |
| Document Number | 080329-230 |
| Book / Page | 80329 / 230 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 95666 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 226 HARVARD ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5003 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000095667 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 95667 |
| Name | RFLF 1 LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $12,036.00 (-1.62%) | $1,128,000 (-0.7%) Land $536,100 Building $591,900 | $1,243,706 (-2.71%) |
| 2025 | $12,234.00 (+62.6%) | $1,135,900 (+59.87%) Land $536,100 Building $599,800 | $1,278,320 (+5.28%) |
| 2024 | $7,524.00 (+3.15%) | $710,500 (+9.19%) Land $529,500 Building $181,000 | $1,214,195 |
| 2023 | $7,294.00 | $650,700 Land $477,200 Building $173,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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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