Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 196 Hillside Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,599 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,545 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,356 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103738 |
| Primary APN | 103738 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,599 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,569 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,545 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 103738 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 HILLSIDE AVE |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-7356 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 356602 |
196 Hillside Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 HILLSIDE AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7356 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 196 HILLSIDE AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7356 |
| Document Number | 69042-182 |
| Book / Page | 069042 / 000182 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 42536 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 196 HILLSIDE AVE ARLINGTON MA 024767356, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7356 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 196 HILLSIDE AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7356 |
| Document Number | 68846-78 |
| Book / Page | 068846 / 000078 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 18222 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 196 HILLSIDE AVE ARLINGTON MA 024767356, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7356 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Hillside Ave was $10,356, up 1.2% 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 | $10,356.00 (+1.15%) | $970,600 (+2.1%) Land $555,800 Building $410,300 | $997,104 (-9.24%) |
| 2025 | $10,238.00 (+5.87%) | $950,600 (+4.11%) Land $530,000 Building $420,600 | $1,098,675 (+7.76%) |
| 2024 | $9,670.00 (+2.45%) | $913,100 (+8.44%) Land $530,000 Building $383,100 | $1,019,540 |
| 2023 | $9,439.00 | $842,000 Land $471,800 Building $370,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Hillside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 196 Hillside 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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