Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 281 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,870 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,348,200 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $11,358 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76553 |
| Primary APN | 76553 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,388 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,204 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,870 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 76553 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURKEY HILL TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6007 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| May 31, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202683020 |
| Deed Book / Page | 85842 / 332 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 081597-435 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 281 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Document Number | 0000083020 |
| Book / Page | 85842 / 332 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202683020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 281 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
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| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 6.51% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Document Number | 081597-435 |
| Book / Page | 81597 / 435 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 57125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 HAMMOND POND PKWY # UT141, UT141, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1533 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 281 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 081353-237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81353/237 |
| Instrument | 28533 |
| Name | RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 281 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 080647-217 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80647/217 |
| Instrument | 132727 |
| Name | RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 281 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
| Document Number | 080385-207 |
| Book / Page | 80385 / 207 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 101985 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1364 |
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 | $11,358.00 (+17.63%) | $1,064,500 (+18.73%) Land $464,200 Building $599,900 | $1,273,397 (+53.37%) |
| 2025 | $9,656.00 (+6.8%) | $896,600 (+5.03%) Land $464,200 Building $432,400 | $830,300 (-3.03%) |
| 2024 | $9,041.00 (+1.76%) | $853,700 (+7.71%) Land $458,500 Building $395,200 | $856,235 |
| 2023 | $8,885.00 | $792,600 Land $413,200 Building $379,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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