Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 263 Lake St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,255 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $422,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,216 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance Feb 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 14406 |
| Primary APN | 14406 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,448 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,255 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14406 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 263 LAKE ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 356703 |
263 Lake St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 263 LAKE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MSA LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 66332 / 259 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081245-291 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 263 LAKE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8228 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077835-550 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77835/550 |
| Instrument | 116328 |
| Name | NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 263 LAKE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8228 |
| Document Number | 081245-291 |
| Book / Page | 81245 / 291 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 15312 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 263 LAKE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8228 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 263 LAKE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8228 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73226-561 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73226/561 |
| Instrument | 133352 |
| Name | MSA LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2039 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 263 Lake St was $8,216, down 0.6% 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 | $8,216.00 (-0.57%) | $770,000 (+0.36%) Land $568,700 Building $201,300 | $886,624 (+17.59%) |
| 2025 | $8,263.00 (+6.61%) | $767,200 (+4.82%) Land $568,700 Building $198,500 | $754,015 (+3.28%) |
| 2024 | $7,751.00 (+12.14%) | $731,900 (+18.7%) Land $541,400 Building $190,500 | $730,075 |
| 2023 | $6,912.00 | $616,600 Land $453,900 Building $162,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 263 Lake St in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 263 Lake 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 365 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 |
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