Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 40 Forest St, #42, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 8 ba · 5,440 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,288 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $17,139 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 37855 |
| Primary APN | 37855 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,464 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,288 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 37855 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 FOREST ST, 42 |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-4226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 356602 |
40 Forest St, #42 is owned by a company that bought it in July 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 TARBOX LN, NORTH READING, MA 01864-2987 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NORTH SHORE BANK |
| Oct 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage CENTURY BANK & TRUST CO |
| Nov 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WEBSTER BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022111657 |
| Deed Book / Page | 80466 / 558 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 40-42 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476 |
| Document Number | 080466-558 |
| Book / Page | 80466 / 558 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 111657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 TARBOX LN, NORTH READING, MA 01864-2987 |
| Document Number | 0000111658 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 111658 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 40-42 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70068-208 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 70068/208 |
| Instrument | 165388 |
| Name | CENTURY BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 40-42 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73707-579 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73707/579 |
| Instrument | 185031 |
| Name | WEBSTER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Forest St, #42 was $17,139, up 88.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,139.00 (+88.73%) | $1,591,400 (+85.59%) Land $523,700 Building $1,067,700 |
| 2024 | $9,081.00 (-22.87%) | $857,500 (-18.36%) Land $517,300 Building $340,200 |
| 2023 | $11,774.00 | $1,050,300 Land $466,200 Building $584,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 40 Forest St, #42 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 40 Forest St, #42 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 725 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures