20 Forest St, #2, Arlington, MA 02476 Property Records

Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 20 Forest St, #2, Arlington, MA 02476

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,178 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size0.164 acres (7,163 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$310,000 (Jun 2008)
Tax Bill$5,413 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Second Mortgage
May 2021 Refinance
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN281233

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN281233
Alternative APN
  • ARLI M:057.A B:0004 L:0020.2

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,178 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1939
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,163 sqft
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number281233
Street Address20 FOREST ST, 2
CityARLINGTON
StateMA
Zip02476-4206
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Subdivision20 FOREST STREET CONDO
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number20.2
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionARLINGTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract356602

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address20 FOREST ST, 2, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-4206
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 15, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK
May 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
Feb 14, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 26, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 26, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 21, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2008105235
Deed Book / Page51362 / 563
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Property Address20 FOREST ST # 2, 2, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-4206
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 4, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number085127-141
DateJan 15, 2026
Book Page85127/141
Instrument5384
Lender
NameMIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueFeb 1, 2036

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Property Address20 FOREST ST # 2, 2, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-4206
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 11, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number77874-525
DateMay 27, 2021
Book Page77874/525
Instrument120357
Lender
NameAMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Property Address20 FOREST ST # 2, 2, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-4206
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number74134-54
DateFeb 14, 2020
Book Page74134/54
Instrument22796
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionArlington Town
Unified School DistrictArlington School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,413.00 (+3.01%)$507,300 (+3.98%) Building $507,300$616,585 (+8.9%)
2025$5,255.00 (+4.41%)$487,900 (+2.65%) Building $487,900$566,200 (+0.95%)
2024$5,033.00 (-2.14%)$475,300 (+3.6%) Building $475,300$560,880
2023$5,143.00$458,800 Building $458,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 units insured
incl. 2 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1978–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 5
Most Recent ClaimMar 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARLINGTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 46,308 people · EPA ID MA3010000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionAug 2023
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 725 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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 · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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