Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 478 Summer St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,195 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,466 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $439,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,532 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270054 |
| Primary APN | 270054 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,195 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,466 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 270054 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 478 SUMMER ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-2431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 478 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
478 Summer St, a condominium, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 114 RIDGE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1736 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 67883 / 408 |
| Transfer Doc | 067883-408 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 478 Summer St was $6,532, up 2.8% 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 | $6,532.00 (+2.82%) | $612,200 (+3.78%) Building $612,200 | $617,878 (+3.27%) |
| 2025 | $6,353.00 (+18.9%) | $589,900 (+16.93%) Building $589,900 | $598,310 (+0.54%) |
| 2024 | $5,343.00 (-1.8%) | $504,500 (+3.93%) Building $504,500 | $595,080 |
| 2023 | $5,441.00 | $485,400 Building $485,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 478 Summer 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 | 3 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 478 Summer 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 |
|---|
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 |
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