Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 20 Academy St, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 32,724 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.939 acres (40,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,475,000 (Aug 2001) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80012 |
| Primary APN | 80012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 8 Half Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 32,724 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 34,832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 10,560 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 8,800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,760 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 40,916 sqft (0.939 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 80012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 ACADEMY ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-6401 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 356703 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Arlington Center Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1985 · 175 contributing resources · NRIS 85002691 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
20 Academy St, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2001.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 730 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-4906 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| 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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,485,200 (+1.47%) Land $2,373,100 Building $6,097,300 |
| 2025 | $8,362,500 (+26.33%) Land $2,250,400 Building $6,112,100 |
| 2024 | $6,619,400 Land $2,168,500 Building $4,450,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20 Academy St 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 20 Academy St 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 |
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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 528 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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