Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 51 Melvin Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,865 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,869 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,085,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,107 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 46710 |
| Primary APN | 46710 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,865 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,050 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 596 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,869 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 46710 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 MELVIN RD |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 MELVIN RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Dec 7, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HERBERT E FARMER 3RD |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021120489 |
| Deed Book / Page | 77876 / 31 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 51 MELVIN RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1042 |
| Document Number | 77876-31 |
| Book / Page | 77876 / 31 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 120489 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 51 MELVIN RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1042 |
| Document Number | 120490 |
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| Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 120490 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 51 MELVIN RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1042 |
| Document Number | 71984-100 |
| Book / Page | 71984 / 100 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 187044 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 MELVIN RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1042 |
| Document Number | 187045 |
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| Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 187045 |
| Name | HERBERT E FARMER 3RD |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,107.00 (+5.24%) | $1,124,100 (+3.48%) Land $590,000 Building $534,100 | $1,323,540 (+4.07%) |
| 2024 | $11,504.00 (+11.59%) | $1,086,300 (+18.13%) Land $590,000 Building $496,300 | $1,271,765 |
| 2023 | $10,309.00 | $919,600 Land $507,700 Building $411,900 |
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 Claims | 4 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · 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 604 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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