Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 253 Pleasant St, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 5 ba · 4,247 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,579 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,862 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 87907 |
| Primary APN | 87907 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,247 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,597 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,597 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 9,579 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 87907 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 PLEASANT ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-8132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.A |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 356703 |
253 Pleasant St, a triplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 BRUNSWICK RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-8008 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0083146-23 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Pleasant St was $15,862, up 3.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,862.00 (+3.19%) | $1,486,600 (+4.16%) Land $738,500 Building $748,100 |
| 2025 | $15,371.00 (+7.56%) | $1,427,200 (+5.76%) Land $700,300 Building $726,900 |
| 2024 | $14,291.00 (-2.66%) | $1,349,500 (+3.04%) Land $674,800 Building $674,700 |
| 2023 | $14,682.00 | $1,309,700 Land $617,500 Building $692,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 253 Pleasant St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 253 Pleasant 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 522 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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