Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 223 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,115 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,702 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance May 2019 Refinance + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74573 |
| Primary APN | 74573 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,274 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,066 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,115 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 74573 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 223 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6017 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
223 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 223 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| May 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BAYCOAST MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BAYCOAST MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer BAYCOAST MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 71820 / 153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 223 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 076618-510 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 76618/510 |
| Instrument | 1736 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 223 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 72611-145 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72611/145 |
| Instrument | 63825 |
| Name | BAYCOAST MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 223 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73811-30 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73811/30 |
| Instrument | 196567 |
| Name | BAYCOAST MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 253 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 223 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75024-461 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75024/461 |
| Instrument | 105159 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 223 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8909 |
| Document Number | 71820-153 |
| Book / Page | 71820 / 153 |
| Instrument | 167333 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $65.93 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 718200156 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 71820/0156 |
| Name | BAYCOAST MORTGAGE CO |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 31, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 223 Forest St was $7,702, up 1.7% 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 | $7,702.00 (+1.7%) | $721,800 (+2.65%) Land $489,700 Building $231,600 | $810,871 (+2.59%) |
| 2025 | $7,573.00 (+3.44%) | $703,200 (+1.72%) Land $489,700 Building $213,500 | $790,400 (+6.64%) |
| 2024 | $7,321.00 (+8.3%) | $691,300 (+14.64%) Land $483,700 Building $207,600 | $741,190 |
| 2023 | $6,760.00 | $603,000 Land $435,900 Building $167,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 223 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · 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 223 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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