Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 54 James St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,472 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $10,113 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Transfer Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75625 |
| Primary APN | 75625 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,472 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 75625 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 JAMES ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1394 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
54 James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54 JAMES ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Sep 17, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CAMBRIDGE SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 20191823579 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001820812 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 54 JAMES ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Document Number | 0000020812 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20812 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 JAMES ST ARLINGTON MA 024741394, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 54 JAMES ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Document Number | 0000023579 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 23579 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $456.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 JAMES ST ARLINGTON MA 024741394, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1394 |
| Document Number | 23580 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 23580 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 16, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 54 James St was $10,113, up 2.8% 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 | $10,113.00 (+2.8%) | $947,800 (+3.75%) Land $616,700 Building $331,100 | $930,617 (+0.61%) |
| 2025 | $9,838.00 (+7.84%) | $913,500 (+6.04%) Land $587,300 Building $326,200 | $925,015 (-2.58%) |
| 2024 | $9,123.00 | $861,500 Land $565,300 Building $296,200 | $949,525 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 54 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 54 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 |
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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 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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