Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 189 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,558 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,217 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $11,110 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121415 |
| Primary APN | 121415 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,558 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,062 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,378 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 260 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,217 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 121415 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 SYLVIA ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-7008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | APPLETON TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5021 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
189 Sylvia St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2011.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20116 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56674 / 311 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 189 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74986-428 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74986/428 |
| Instrument | 101972 |
| Name | HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 189 Sylvia St was $11,110, up 1% 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 | $11,110.00 (+1.03%) | $1,041,200 (+1.97%) Land $585,000 Building $456,200 | $1,240,088 (+14.58%) |
| 2025 | $10,997.00 (+10.06%) | $1,021,100 (+8.22%) Land $557,200 Building $463,900 | $1,082,335 (-) |
| 2024 | $9,992.00 (+0.32%) | $943,500 (+6.19%) Land $536,300 Building $407,200 | $1,082,335 |
| 2023 | $9,960.00 | $888,500 Land $501,500 Building $387,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 189 Sylvia St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 189 Sylvia St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 272 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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