Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 289 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,342 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $915,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $10,048 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Refinance Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76571 |
| Primary APN | 76571 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,215 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,342 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 76571 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 289 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1365 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURKEY HILL TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6007 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
289 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 289 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1365 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage EVERETT COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 80296 / 426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 289 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1365 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 073376-120 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73376/120 |
| Instrument | 149632 |
| Name | MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 289 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1365 |
| Document Number | 080296-426 |
| Book / Page | 80296 / 426 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 91959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 289 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1365 |
| Document Number | 0000091960 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 91960 |
| Name | EVERETT COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.63% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2029 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 289 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1365 |
| Document Number | 77631-333 |
| Book / Page | 77631 / 333 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 95882 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1365 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 289 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1365 |
| Document Number | 71327-316 |
| Book / Page | 71327 / 316 |
| Instrument | 106254 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $65.05 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1365 |
| Document Number | 713270320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 71327/0320 |
| Name | MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 17, 2033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 289 Forest St was $10,048, up 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 | $10,048.00 (+0.38%) | $941,700 (+1.32%) Land $450,400 Building $490,700 | $952,263 (+9.36%) |
| 2025 | $10,010.00 (+7.08%) | $929,400 (+5.29%) Land $450,400 Building $479,000 | $870,770 (-6.96%) |
| 2024 | $9,348.00 (+4.19%) | $882,700 (+10.28%) Land $444,900 Building $437,800 | $935,940 |
| 2023 | $8,972.00 | $800,400 Land $400,900 Building $399,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 289 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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.
Wildfire risk around 289 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 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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