Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 259 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,146 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $11,454 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Refinance Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121246 |
| Primary APN | 121246 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,146 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,266 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,656 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 994 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,939 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 121246 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 SYLVIA ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-7008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5021 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 084022-522 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 259 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078365-234 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78365/234 |
| Instrument | 171394 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 259 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74059-239 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74059/239 |
| Instrument | 14205 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
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 | $11,454.00 (+2.36%) | $1,073,500 (+3.32%) Land $578,000 Building $495,500 | $1,279,132 (+5.57%) |
| 2025 | $11,190.00 (+8.47%) | $1,039,000 (+6.66%) Land $550,500 Building $488,500 | $1,211,630 (-) |
| 2024 | $10,316.00 (+5.35%) | $974,100 (+11.52%) Land $529,900 Building $444,200 | $1,211,630 |
| 2023 | $9,792.00 | $873,500 Land $495,500 Building $378,000 |
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 272 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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