Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 27 Melvin Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,189 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $11,622 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64469 |
| Primary APN | 64469 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,294 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 312 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,189 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 64469 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27 MELVIN RD |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORNINGSIDE EXT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5018 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
27 Melvin Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2005.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 MELVIN RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200531118 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44642 / 19 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 27 Melvin Rd was $11,622, up 3.5% 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 | $11,622.00 (+3.48%) | $1,089,200 (+4.45%) Land $625,700 Building $463,500 | $1,161,187 (+13.31%) |
| 2025 | $11,231.00 (+8.13%) | $1,042,800 (+6.32%) Land $572,500 Building $470,300 | $1,024,765 (+3.82%) |
| 2024 | $10,387.00 | $980,800 Land $572,500 Building $408,300 | $987,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Melvin Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 27 Melvin Rd 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 604 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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