Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 31 Melvin Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,521 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,826 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $11,244 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Apr 2022 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64478 |
| Primary APN | 64478 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,521 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,955 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,474 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,032 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,826 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 64478 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 MELVIN RD |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5018 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
31 Melvin Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 MELVIN RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LEADER BANK NA |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LEADER BANK NA |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 61595 / 227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 31 MELVIN RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077217-225 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77217/225 |
| Instrument | 56458 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 31 MELVIN RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0079982-93 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 79982/93 |
| Instrument | 56534 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 31 MELVIN RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 083724-305 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Book Page | 83724/305 |
| Instrument | 10074 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 31 MELVIN RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078787-145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78787/145 |
| Instrument | 213577 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 31 MELVIN RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 78787-145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78787/145 |
| Instrument | 213577 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Melvin Rd was $11,244, up 5.4% 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 | $11,244.00 (+5.44%) | $1,053,800 (+6.42%) Land $587,300 Building $466,500 | $1,252,615 (+15.12%) |
| 2025 | $10,664.00 (+30.69%) | $990,200 (+28.51%) Land $537,300 Building $452,900 | $1,088,130 (+17.8%) |
| 2024 | $8,160.00 (+6.4%) | $770,500 (+12.63%) Land $537,300 Building $233,200 | $923,685 |
| 2023 | $7,669.00 | $684,100 Land $462,300 Building $221,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Melvin Rd 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 31 Melvin Rd 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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