Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 39 Franklin St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,553 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,633 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $147,500 (Oct 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $8,848 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29196 |
| Primary APN | 29196 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,553 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,708 sqft |
| Basement Area | 526 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 131 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,633 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 29196 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 39 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-5201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6004 |
| Census Tract | 356300 |
39 Franklin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 FRANKLIN ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-5201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0080702-55 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 39 FRANKLIN ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-5201 |
| Document Number | 0080702-55 |
| Book / Page | 80702 / 55 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 139262 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 FRANKLIN ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-5201 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 39 Franklin St was $8,848, down 1.4% 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 | $8,848.00 (-1.38%) | $829,200 (-0.47%) Land $550,100 Building $279,100 | $979,092 (+16.44%) |
| 2025 | $8,972.00 (+8.4%) | $833,100 (+6.59%) Land $550,100 Building $283,000 | $840,845 (+22.44%) |
| 2024 | $8,277.00 (+7.69%) | $781,600 (+14%) Land $523,700 Building $257,900 | $686,755 |
| 2023 | $7,686.00 | $685,600 Land $439,000 Building $246,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 39 Franklin St 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 39 Franklin 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 |
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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 715 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 |
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