Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 242 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,552 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,327 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $940,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,505 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage May 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74305 |
| Primary APN | 74305 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,552 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,188 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 | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,327 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 74305 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8900 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 14440B |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8900 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| May 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1814446 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 242 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8900 |
| Document Number | 0000024881 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 FOREST ST ARLINGTON MA 024748900, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8900 |
| Document Number | 0000024881 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24881 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 242 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8900 |
| Document Number | 0000014446 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 FOREST ST ARLINGTON MA 024748900, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8900 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 242 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8900 |
| Document Number | 0000001715 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1715 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 FOREST ST ARLINGTON MA 024748900, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8900 |
| Document Number | 1716 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1716 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2048 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,505.00 (+5.49%) | $882,500 (+3.73%) Land $475,400 Building $407,100 | $888,440 (+2.45%) |
| 2024 | $9,010.00 (+4.37%) | $850,800 (+10.48%) Land $469,600 Building $381,200 | $867,160 |
| 2023 | $8,633.00 | $770,100 Land $423,200 Building $346,900 |
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 |
|---|
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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