Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 270 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,423 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $8,222 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75055 |
| Primary APN | 75055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,621 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,423 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 75055 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 270 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1367 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
270 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2006.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 270 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1367 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200675865 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47360 / 412 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 270 Forest St was $8,222, down 0.4% 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 | $8,222.00 (-0.39%) | $770,600 (+0.55%) Land $477,800 Building $292,800 | $805,998 (+14.34%) |
| 2025 | $8,254.00 (+6.16%) | $766,400 (+4.39%) Land $477,800 Building $288,600 | $704,900 (+3.08%) |
| 2024 | $7,775.00 (+6.93%) | $734,200 (+13.2%) Land $471,900 Building $262,300 | $683,810 |
| 2023 | $7,271.00 | $648,600 Land $425,300 Building $223,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 270 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 270 Forest St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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