Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 53 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,680 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,319 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (May 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $11,414 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38499 |
| Primary APN | 38499 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,680 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 112 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,319 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 38499 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 FOREST ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-4159 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | I |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 356601 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 66 SPRING VALLEY RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-1719 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081459-171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 53 FOREST ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-4159 |
| Document Number | 081459-171 |
| Book / Page | 81459 / 171 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 41238 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 66 SPRING VALLEY RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-1719 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,414.00 (+1.84%) | $1,069,700 (+2.79%) Land $457,900 Building $600,900 |
| 2025 | $11,208.00 (+8.24%) | $1,040,700 (+6.43%) Land $446,300 Building $594,400 |
| 2024 | $10,355.00 (-6.1%) | $977,800 (-0.61%) Land $428,900 Building $548,900 |
| 2023 | $11,028.00 | $983,800 Land $399,900 Building $583,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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 |
|---|
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 725 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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