Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 55 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,681 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $11,578 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48460 |
| Primary APN | 48460 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,681 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 263 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,485 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 48460 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 COLUMBIA RD |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-1047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 356400 |
55 Columbia Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 COLUMBIA RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1047 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 67560 / 267 |
| Transfer Doc | 067560-267 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 55 COLUMBIA RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1047 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 077218-569 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77218/569 |
| Instrument | 56585 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Columbia Rd was $11,578, up 3.7% 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 | $11,578.00 (+3.7%) | $1,085,100 (+4.67%) Land $653,700 Building $431,400 | $1,240,419 (-17.54%) |
| 2025 | $11,165.00 (+7.11%) | $1,036,700 (+5.32%) Land $631,700 Building $405,000 | $1,504,230 (+9.74%) |
| 2024 | $10,424.00 (+0.1%) | $984,300 (+5.95%) Land $587,600 Building $396,700 | $1,370,660 |
| 2023 | $10,414.00 | $929,000 Land $565,600 Building $363,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Columbia Rd 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 | 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.
The area around 55 Columbia Rd 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 |
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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 624 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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