Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 541 Summer St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,977 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $840,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,563 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72487 |
| Primary APN | 72487 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,977 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 72487 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 541 SUMMER ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-2401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
541 Summer St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 541 SUMMER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202669698 |
| Deed Book / Page | 85724 / 185 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 085724-185 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 541 SUMMER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2401 |
| Document Number | 085724-185 |
| Book / Page | 85724 / 185 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202669698 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 541 SUMMER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2401 |
| Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
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| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 541 Summer St was $7,563, up 3.9% 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 | $7,563.00 (+3.86%) | $708,800 (+4.84%) Land $407,700 Building $301,100 | $762,481 (-14.21%) |
| 2025 | $7,282.00 (+6.6%) | $676,100 (+4.82%) Land $388,300 Building $287,800 | $888,725 (+5.91%) |
| 2024 | $6,831.00 | $645,000 Land $373,800 Building $271,200 | $839,135 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 541 Summer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
The area around 541 Summer 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 695 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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