Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 196 Summer St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,771 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,731 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Sep 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $10,024 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43330 |
| Primary APN | 43330 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,771 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,064 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 850 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,731 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 43330 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 SUMMER ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-2960 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 356601 |
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 | 196 SUMMER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 196 SUMMER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2960 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 080844-498 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80844/498 |
| Instrument | 156166 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $10,024.00 (-0.23%) | $939,500 (+0.71%) Land $506,100 Building $433,400 | $810,182 (-11.64%) |
| 2025 | $10,047.00 (+8.45%) | $932,900 (+6.64%) Land $493,300 Building $439,600 | $916,940 (-12.66%) |
| 2024 | $9,264.00 (+0.06%) | $874,800 (+5.92%) Land $474,100 Building $400,700 | $1,049,845 |
| 2023 | $9,258.00 | $825,900 Land $442,100 Building $383,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2014–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 624 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 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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