Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 251 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,275 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,166 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $804,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,744 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74458 |
| Primary APN | 74458 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,275 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,730 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 227 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,166 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 74458 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURKEY HILL TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6007 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
251 Forest St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ENVISION BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 78804 / 223 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 082633-484 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 251 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Document Number | 082633-484 |
| Book / Page | 82633 / 484 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 33364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 251 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Document Number | 78804-223 |
| Book / Page | 78804 / 223 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 215267 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 251 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Document Number | 215268 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 215268 |
| Name | ENVISION BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 Forest St was $9,744, 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 | $9,744.00 (-0.28%) | $913,200 (+0.66%) Land $520,700 Building $392,200 | $1,027,124 (+9.43%) |
| 2025 | $9,771.00 (+6.5%) | $907,200 (+4.71%) Land $520,700 Building $386,500 | $938,600 (+0.88%) |
| 2024 | $9,175.00 (+10.92%) | $866,400 (+17.41%) Land $514,300 Building $352,100 | $930,430 |
| 2023 | $8,272.00 | $737,900 Land $463,500 Building $274,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 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.
Wildfire risk around 251 Forest St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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