Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 50 James St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,722 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,533 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $829,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $11,197 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75634 |
| Primary APN | 75634 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,722 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,998 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,533 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 75634 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 50 JAMES ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1394 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
50 James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 JAMES ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAMBRIDGE SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201839194 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1839194 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 50 JAMES ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001903012 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1903012 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 50 JAMES ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Document Number | 0001839194 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1839194 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,780.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 50 JAMES ST ARLINGTON MA 024741394, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Document Number | 1839195 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1839195 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 26, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 50 JAMES ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Document Number | 0001832125 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 JAMES ST ARLINGTON MA 024741394, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Document Number | 0001832125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1832125 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 19, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 50 James St was $11,197, up 3% 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 | $11,197.00 (+3.02%) | $1,049,400 (+3.98%) Land $618,200 Building $431,200 | $1,185,817 (+12.52%) |
| 2025 | $10,869.00 (+7.67%) | $1,009,200 (+5.86%) Land $588,800 Building $420,400 | $1,053,835 (+2.28%) |
| 2024 | $10,095.00 (+2.12%) | $953,300 (+8.11%) Land $566,700 Building $386,600 | $1,030,370 |
| 2023 | $9,885.00 | $881,800 Land $529,900 Building $351,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 50 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 50 James St, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here |
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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 253 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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