Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 278 Park Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,661 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,533 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $238,000 (Jun 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $10,333 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100802 |
| Primary APN | 100802 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,661 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,472 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 691 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,533 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 100802 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 PARK AVE |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-7442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 356602 |
278 Park Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 PARK AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7442 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 77946-585 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 278 PARK AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7442 |
| Document Number | 077946-585 |
| Book / Page | 77946 / 585 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 127678 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Park Ave was $10,333, up 3.3% 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 | $10,333.00 (+3.31%) | $968,400 (+4.27%) Land $642,200 Building $325,800 | $1,127,429 (+9.28%) |
| 2025 | $10,002.00 (+10.21%) | $928,700 (+8.38%) Land $597,300 Building $331,400 | $1,031,700 (-5.14%) |
| 2024 | $9,075.00 (+4.83%) | $856,900 (+10.95%) Land $565,200 Building $291,700 | $1,087,655 |
| 2023 | $8,657.00 | $772,300 Land $494,500 Building $277,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Park Ave 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 278 Park 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 685 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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