Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 263 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,275 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Aug 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $8,453 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2022 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74485 |
| Primary APN | 74485 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,275 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,304 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 74485 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 263 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 | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6007 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 263 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CENTRAL ONE FCU |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CENTRAL ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 79169-19 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 263 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 085352-356 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85352/356 |
| Instrument | 29385 |
| Name | CENTRAL ONE FCU |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 263 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 080763-129 |
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| Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80763/129 |
| Instrument | 146394 |
| Name | CENTRAL ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 263 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Document Number | 79169-19 |
| Book / Page | 79169 / 19 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 251301 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 263 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
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 | $8,453.00 (+0.79%) | $792,200 (+1.73%) Land $492,300 Building $296,200 | $772,025 (+15.65%) |
| 2025 | $8,387.00 (+4.79%) | $778,700 (+3.03%) Land $492,300 Building $286,400 | $667,565 (-4.25%) |
| 2024 | $8,004.00 (+4.21%) | $755,800 (+10.3%) Land $486,300 Building $269,500 | $697,205 |
| 2023 | $7,681.00 | $685,200 Land $438,300 Building $246,900 |
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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