Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 42 Lantern Ln, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,555 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,617 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68296 |
| Primary APN | 68296 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,666 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,292 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,482 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,555 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 68296 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 LANTERN LN |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R0 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6014 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
42 Lantern Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 LANTERN LN, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2013164 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1194 / 50 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Lantern Ln was $11,617, up 5.4% 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 | $11,617.00 (+5.42%) | $1,088,800 (+6.41%) Land $692,500 Building $396,300 | $1,021,272 (+1.62%) |
| 2025 | $11,020.00 (+5.29%) | $1,023,200 (+3.53%) Land $633,500 Building $389,700 | $1,005,005 (-27.53%) |
| 2024 | $10,466.00 (+5.88%) | $988,300 (+12.08%) Land $633,500 Building $354,800 | $1,386,715 |
| 2023 | $9,885.00 | $881,800 Land $545,100 Building $336,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Lantern Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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 42 Lantern Ln 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 690 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 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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