Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 38 James St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,310 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,718 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $623,500 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $13,575 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75652 |
| Primary APN | 75652 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,310 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,718 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 75652 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 JAMES ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1394 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
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 | 38 JAMES ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010232424 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56069 / 506 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 38 JAMES ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079285-326 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79285/326 |
| Instrument | 262856 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 38 JAMES ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77290-428 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77290/428 |
| Instrument | 63081 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
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 | $13,575.00 (+3.82%) | $1,272,300 (+4.8%) Land $597,700 Building $674,600 | $1,385,556 (+20.61%) |
| 2025 | $13,075.00 (+6.1%) | $1,214,000 (+4.33%) Land $569,300 Building $644,700 | $1,148,835 (+1.52%) |
| 2024 | $12,323.00 (+2.33%) | $1,163,600 (+8.31%) Land $547,900 Building $615,700 | $1,131,640 |
| 2023 | $12,043.00 | $1,074,300 Land $512,300 Building $562,000 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Not rated no wildfire likelihood modeled here |
|---|
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 253 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 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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