Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 197 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,022 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,525 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,839 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73985 |
| Primary APN | 73985 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,022 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,972 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,525 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 73985 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 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 | 41 |
| 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 | 197 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $8,839.00 (+0.49%) | $828,400 (+1.43%) Land $575,500 Building $252,900 | $943,802 (-12.58%) |
| 2025 | $8,796.00 (+1.55%) | $816,700 (-0.15%) Land $575,500 Building $241,200 | $1,079,580 (-0.13%) |
| 2024 | $8,662.00 | $817,900 Land $568,500 Building $249,400 | $1,081,005 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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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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