Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 215 Crosby St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,130 sqft · built 1820 |
| Lot Size | 0.846 acres (36,856 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,355,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $23,145 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62283 |
| Primary APN | 62283 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,130 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,830 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,392 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1820 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 36,856 sqft (0.846 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 62283 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 215 CROSBY ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-2244 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R0 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.B |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Symmes, Stephen, Jr., House listed 1985 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 85001049 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
215 Crosby St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 CROSBY ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2244 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021163980 |
| Deed Book / Page | 78292 / 397 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000120903 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 215 CROSBY ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2244 |
| Document Number | 0000120903 |
| Book / Page | 86170 / 356 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026120903 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 215 CROSBY ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2244 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 215 CROSBY ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2244 |
| Document Number | 078292-397 |
| Book / Page | 78292 / 397 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 163980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 215 CROSBY ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2244 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 215 Crosby St was $23,145, up 6.5% 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 | $23,145.00 (+6.5%) | $2,169,200 (+7.5%) Land $1,403,000 Building $766,200 | $1,509,742 (-7.81%) |
| 2025 | $21,733.00 (+17.1%) | $2,017,900 (+15.14%) Land $1,283,600 Building $734,300 | $1,637,705 (+6.32%) |
| 2024 | $18,559.00 (+7.92%) | $1,752,500 (+14.24%) Land $1,283,600 Building $468,900 | $1,540,425 |
| 2023 | $17,197.00 | $1,534,100 Land $1,104,500 Building $429,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 Crosby St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 4 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · 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.
The area around 215 Crosby 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 604 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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