Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 286 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,403 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,466 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,889 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 77400 |
| Primary APN | 77400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,403 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,212 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,466 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 77400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 286 RIDGE ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 8 |
| Census Block | 8001 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
286 Ridge St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 286 RIDGE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 72717-401 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 286 RIDGE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1740 |
| Document Number | 72717-401 |
| Book / Page | 072717 / 000401 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 75966 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 286 RIDGE ST ARLINGTON MA 024741740, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1740 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 286 Ridge St was $10,889, up 5.5% 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 | $10,889.00 (+5.47%) | $1,020,500 (+6.46%) Land $661,700 Building $358,200 | $1,095,934 (-24.75%) |
| 2025 | $10,324.00 (+5.33%) | $958,600 (+3.57%) Land $605,400 Building $353,200 | $1,456,350 (+5.91%) |
| 2024 | $9,802.00 (+6%) | $925,600 (+12.21%) Land $605,400 Building $320,200 | $1,375,125 |
| 2023 | $9,247.00 | $824,900 Land $520,900 Building $304,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 286 Ridge St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 286 Ridge St 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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