38 Princeton Rd, Arlington, MA 02474 Property Records

Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 38 Princeton Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,081 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size0.114 acres (4,948 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$198,500 (Oct 1997)
Tax Bill$11,595 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Line of Credit
Nov 2020 Line of Credit
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNARLI M:012.0 B:0003 L:0017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNARLI M:012.0 B:0003 L:0017
Alternative APN
  • 9644

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,081 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,512 sqft
Basement Area1,002 sqft
Unfinished Basement751 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,948 sqft (0.114 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number9644
Street Address38 PRINCETON RD
CityARLINGTON
StateMA
Zip02474-8282
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionARLINGTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2018
Census Tract356703

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address38 PRINCETON RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8282
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 30, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK
Nov 20, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CAMBRIDGE SVGS BK
May 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BNC NAT'L BK
Apr 28, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
ROCKLAND TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 1, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 1, 1997 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Property Address38 PRINCETON RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8282
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001931453
DateJan 30, 2023
Instrument1931453
Lender
NameCAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Property Address38 PRINCETON RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8282
Document Number0001863296
Instrument DateNov 20, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 29, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address38 PRINCETON RD ARLINGTON MA 024748282, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8282

Mortgage

Document Number0001863296
DateDec 8, 2020
Instrument1863296
Lender
NameCAMBRIDGE SVGS BK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 7, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Property Address38 PRINCETON RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8282
Document Number0001855363
Instrument DateMay 23, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address38 PRINCETON RD ARLINGTON MA 024748282, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8282

Mortgage

Document Number0001855363
DateOct 6, 2020
Instrument1855363
Lender
NameBNC NAT'L BK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 5, 2050

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionARLINGTON MA
Property Address38 PRINCETON RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8282
Document Number0001759395
Instrument DateApr 28, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001759395
DateMay 3, 2017
Instrument1759395
Lender
NameROCKLAND TR
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionArlington Town
Unified School DistrictArlington School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$11,595.00 (+1.82%)$1,086,700 (+2.77%) Land $648,100 Building $438,600$1,285,163 (-20.47%)
2025$11,388.00 (+8.64%)$1,057,400 (+6.83%) Land $625,400 Building $432,000$1,616,045 (+1.02%)
2024$10,482.00 (+12.92%)$989,800 (+19.53%) Land $596,900 Building $392,900$1,599,705
2023$9,283.00$828,100 Land $494,600 Building $333,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARLINGTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 46,308 people · EPA ID MA3010000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionAug 2023
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 365 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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