Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 216 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 965 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,051 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $655,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,411 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Refinance Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73743 |
| Primary APN | 73743 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 965 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,116 sqft |
| Basement Area | 950 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 950 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,051 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 73743 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 216 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
216 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MIT FCU |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231931591 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 216 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001952655 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1952655 |
| Name | MIT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 216 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8907 |
| Document Number | 0001931591 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1931591 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 216 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8907 |
| Document Number | 0001931592 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1931592 |
| Name | MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.38% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2030 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 216 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8907 |
| Document Number | 0000005808 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5808 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 216 FOREST ST ARLINGTON MA 024748907, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8907 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 216 Forest St was $7,411, up 2.5% 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 | $7,411.00 (+2.48%) | $694,600 (+3.44%) Land $444,000 Building $250,600 | $731,844 (-0.96%) |
| 2025 | $7,232.00 (-5.78%) | $671,500 (-7.35%) Land $444,000 Building $227,500 | $738,910 (+4.82%) |
| 2024 | $7,676.00 (+2.14%) | $724,800 (+8.11%) Land $438,600 Building $286,200 | $704,900 |
| 2023 | $7,515.00 | $670,400 Land $395,300 Building $275,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 Forest 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 | 3 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 216 Forest 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 |
|---|
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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