Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 53 James St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,441 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,059 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage Sep 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75484 |
| Primary APN | 75484 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,044 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 904 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,441 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 75484 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 JAMES ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
53 James St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 JAMES ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 084345-492 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 53 JAMES ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1348 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 081971-436 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81971/436 |
| Instrument | 101057 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 877 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2096 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.89% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2023 |
| Index | Other |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 53 JAMES ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1348 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 081971-453 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81971/453 |
| Instrument | 101058 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 877 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2096 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.89% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2023 |
| Index | Other |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 James St was $11,059, up 3.1% 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 | $11,059.00 (+3.09%) | $1,036,500 (+4.06%) Land $615,900 Building $420,600 | $1,062,141 (-4.1%) |
| 2025 | $10,728.00 (+7.44%) | $996,100 (+5.64%) Land $586,500 Building $409,600 | $1,107,605 (+2.78%) |
| 2024 | $9,985.00 (+2.06%) | $942,900 (+8.04%) Land $564,500 Building $378,400 | $1,077,680 |
| 2023 | $9,783.00 | $872,700 Land $527,900 Building $344,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 53 James St, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here |
|---|
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 253 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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