Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 51 Newcomb St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,362 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 281296 |
| Primary APN | 281296 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 875 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,019 sqft |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 281296 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 NEWCOMB ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-6632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | 51-53 NEWCOMB CONDO |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 356701 |
51 Newcomb St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 NEWCOMB ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-6632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 75295 / 463 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 75295-463 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 51 NEWCOMB ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-6632 |
| Document Number | 75295-463 |
| Book / Page | 75295 / 463 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 130459 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51-53 NEWCOMB ST # 51, 51, ARLINGTON, MA 02474 |
| Document Number | 130460 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 130460 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Newcomb St was $5,362, up 2.9% 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 | $5,362.00 (+2.86%) | $502,500 (+3.82%) Building $502,500 | $576,887 (-14.62%) |
| 2025 | $5,213.00 (+4.57%) | $484,000 (+2.83%) Building $484,000 | $675,640 (+2.73%) |
| 2024 | $4,985.00 (-2.01%) | $470,700 (+3.72%) Building $470,700 | $657,685 |
| 2023 | $5,087.00 | $453,800 Building $453,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Newcomb St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 51 Newcomb 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 888 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 |
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