Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 220 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,642 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,909 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $8,462 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance Aug 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73734 |
| Primary APN | 73734 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,642 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 638 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,909 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 73734 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 220 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 | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
220 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2007.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 220 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEWREZ LLC |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit RTN FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007163315 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50031 / 470 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 220 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77882-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77882/1 |
| Instrument | 121110 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 220 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71557-306 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 71557/306 |
| Instrument | 134736 |
| Name | RTN FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2038 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 220 Forest St was $8,462, down 0.3% 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 | $8,462.00 (-0.32%) | $793,100 (+0.62%) Land $465,200 Building $327,900 | $852,015 (-3.12%) |
| 2025 | $8,489.00 (+6.27%) | $788,200 (+4.49%) Land $465,200 Building $323,000 | $879,415 (+7.75%) |
| 2024 | $7,988.00 (+7.19%) | $754,300 (+13.46%) Land $459,500 Building $294,800 | $816,145 |
| 2023 | $7,452.00 | $664,800 Land $414,100 Building $250,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 220 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 220 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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