Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 272 Florence Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,689 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,428 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $15,650 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 124387 |
| Primary APN | 124387 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,689 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,732 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,592 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,296 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,296 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,428 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 124387 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 272 FLORENCE AVE |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-7249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6021 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
272 Florence Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 272 FLORENCE AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL LLC |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001977785 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 272 FLORENCE AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7249 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001984374 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1984374 |
| Name | RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 272 FLORENCE AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7249 |
| Document Number | 0001938141 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1938141 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 272 FLORENCE AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7249 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 272 Florence Ave was $15,650, up 3.8% 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 | $15,650.00 (+3.79%) | $1,466,700 (+4.76%) Land $630,300 Building $835,500 | $898,872 (-51.98%) |
| 2025 | $15,078.00 (+6.36%) | $1,400,000 (+4.58%) Land $601,000 Building $799,000 | $1,871,690 (+50.94%) |
| 2024 | $14,177.00 (+4.54%) | $1,338,700 (+10.66%) Land $601,000 Building $737,700 | $1,240,035 |
| 2023 | $13,561.00 | $1,209,700 Land $535,000 Building $674,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 272 Florence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 Claims | 6 (1987–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · river or lake 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.
The area around 272 Florence Ave 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 |
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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 564 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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