Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 5 Howard St, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,362 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,029 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,000 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 97549 |
| Primary APN | 97549 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,362 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,958 sqft |
| Basement Area | 592 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 414 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,029 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 97549 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 HOWARD ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-6004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 356601 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 HOWARD ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-6004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 69517 / 452 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5 HOWARD ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-6004 |
| Document Number | 69517-452 |
| Book / Page | 069517 / 000452 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 99608 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,371.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5 HOWARD ST ARLINGTON MA 024766004, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-6004 |
| Document Number | 69517-455 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069517/000455 |
| Instrument | 99609 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 27, 2047 |
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 | $9,000.00 (+5.68%) | $843,500 (+6.68%) Land $540,800 Building $302,700 | $852,588 (-4.67%) |
| 2025 | $8,516.00 (+7.84%) | $790,700 (+6.03%) Land $503,000 Building $287,700 | $894,330 (+12.33%) |
| 2024 | $7,897.00 (+8.88%) | $745,700 (+15.26%) Land $475,900 Building $269,800 | $796,195 |
| 2023 | $7,253.00 | $647,000 Land $416,400 Building $230,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · 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.
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 898 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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