Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 51 Bay State Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,446 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (May 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $11,552 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13210 |
| Primary APN | 13210 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,446 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,796 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,939 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13210 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 BAY STATE RD |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 356703 |
51 Bay State Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 1990.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 BAY STATE RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 51 BAY STATE RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8201 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001982728 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1982728 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Bay State Rd was $11,552, up 2% 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 | $11,552.00 (+1.97%) | $1,082,700 (+2.93%) Land $716,200 Building $366,500 | $895,879 (-30.88%) |
| 2025 | $11,329.00 (+8.14%) | $1,051,900 (+6.34%) Land $691,100 Building $360,800 | $1,296,085 (-3.64%) |
| 2024 | $10,476.00 (+13.14%) | $989,200 (+19.76%) Land $659,600 Building $329,600 | $1,345,105 |
| 2023 | $9,259.00 | $826,000 Land $546,600 Building $279,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Bay State Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 51 Bay State Rd 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 365 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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