Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 55 Gardner St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,128 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $343,500 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $7,216 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Apr 2026 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23753 |
| Primary APN | 23753 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,958 sqft |
| Basement Area | 684 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 684 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,128 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 23753 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 GARDNER ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-3827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 356300 |
55 Gardner St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 GARDNER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) MIT FCU |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| May 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MIT FEDERAL CU |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 62036 / 103 |
| Transfer Doc | 6203000103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 55 GARDNER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3827 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 081539-410 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81539/410 |
| Instrument | 50470 |
| Name | MIT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 55 GARDNER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3827 |
| Document Number | 085436-441 |
| Book / Page | 85436 / 441 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202637926 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 GARDNER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3827 |
| Document Number | 0000037926, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85436/441 |
| Instrument | 202637926 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 55 GARDNER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3827 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71037-302 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 71037/302 |
| Instrument | 71102 |
| Name | MIT FEDERAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 55 GARDNER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3827 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75754-129 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75754/129 |
| Instrument | 174218 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Gardner St was $7,216, up 1.4% 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 | $7,216.00 (+1.38%) | $676,300 (+2.33%) Land $426,500 Building $249,800 | $692,320 (+5.01%) |
| 2025 | $7,118.00 (+10.65%) | $660,900 (+8.79%) Land $411,100 Building $249,800 | $659,300 (+15.82%) |
| 2024 | $6,433.00 (+2.06%) | $607,500 (+8.04%) Land $390,500 Building $217,000 | $569,240 |
| 2023 | $6,303.00 | $562,300 Land $349,400 Building $212,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Gardner St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 25 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 145 units insured incl. 118 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 25 (1982–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 25 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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.
The area around 55 Gardner 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 670 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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