Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 40 Orvis Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,051 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,131 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,500 (Jun 1975) |
| Tax Bill | $13,973 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ARLI M:006.0 B:0005 L:0018 |
| Primary APN | ARLI M:006.0 B:0005 L:0018 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,051 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,149 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,119 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 559 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,131 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5844 |
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| Street Address | 40 ORVIS RD |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 356701 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Orvis Road Historic District listed 1985 · 26 contributing resources · NRIS 85002677 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 ORVIS RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 1975 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 1975 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 085421-464 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 40 ORVIS RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8548 |
| Document Number | 085421-464 |
| Book / Page | 85421 / 464 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202636272 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 40 ORVIS RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8548 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,973.00 (-0.93%) | $1,309,600 (-) Land $596,800 Building $706,900 |
| 2025 | $14,104.00 (+15.79%) | $1,309,600 (+13.86%) Land $596,800 Building $712,800 |
| 2024 | $12,181.00 (+3.12%) | $1,150,200 (+9.16%) Land $568,100 Building $582,100 |
| 2023 | $11,812.00 | $1,053,700 Land $476,300 Building $577,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 |
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| 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 888 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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