Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 234 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,393 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,709 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Apr 2024 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74804 |
| Primary APN | 74804 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,393 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 74804 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 234 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8910 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 234 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8910 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM PHH US MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001988170 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 234 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8910 |
| Document Number | 0001988170 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1988170 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 234 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8910 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 234 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8910 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001954422 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1954422 |
| Name | PHH US MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 805 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2091 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.26% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Index | Other |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 234 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8910 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001954423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1954423 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 805 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2091 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.26% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Index | Other |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 234 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8910 |
| Document Number | 1898439 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1898439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| 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 | 234 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8910 |
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 | $8,709.00 (+0.89%) | $816,200 (+1.83%) Land $477,100 Building $338,200 | $811,169 (-1.14%) |
| 2025 | $8,632.00 (+5.1%) | $801,500 (+3.35%) Land $477,100 Building $324,400 | $820,515 (-) |
| 2024 | $8,213.00 (+4.17%) | $775,500 (+10.27%) Land $471,300 Building $304,200 | $820,515 |
| 2023 | $7,884.00 | $703,300 Land $424,700 Building $278,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 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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