Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 53 Academy St, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,260 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,684 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $18,149 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 83732 |
| Primary APN | 83732 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,260 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,690 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 686 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 7,684 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 83732 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 ACADEMY ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-6435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 356703 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Arlington Center Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1985 · 175 contributing resources · NRIS 85002691 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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 | 53 ACADEMY ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-6435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2015 |
| Deed Book / Page | 67924 / 575 |
| Transfer Doc | 067924-575 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 53 ACADEMY ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-6435 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 76219-463 |
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| Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76219/463 |
| Instrument | 218748 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2040 |
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 | $18,149.00 (+3.98%) | $1,700,900 (+4.95%) Land $754,500 Building $935,900 | $1,870,401 (+8.11%) |
| 2025 | $17,455.00 (+8.17%) | $1,620,700 (+6.37%) Land $715,500 Building $905,200 | $1,730,140 (+0.72%) |
| 2024 | $16,136.00 (+3.37%) | $1,523,700 (+9.42%) Land $689,500 Building $834,200 | $1,717,790 |
| 2023 | $15,610.00 | $1,392,500 Land $630,900 Building $761,600 |
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 | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 528 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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