Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 56 Madison Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,624 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $292,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $9,384 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage Sep 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54014 |
| Primary APN | 54014 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,304 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,624 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 54014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 MADISON AVE |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-2506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND ARLINGTON |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.A |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
56 Madison Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2001.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 MADISON AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage CENTURY BANK & TRUST CO |
| Sep 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SHARON CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 56 MADISON AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2506 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69881-377 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69881/377 |
| Instrument | 142916 |
| Name | CENTURY BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 56 MADISON AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2506 |
| Document Number | 71706-475 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 MADISON AVE ARLINGTON MA 024742506, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2506 |
| Document Number | 71706-475 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 071706/000475 |
| Instrument | 153331 |
| Name | SHARON CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 3, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Madison Ave was $9,384, up 3% 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 | $9,384.00 (+3.02%) | $879,500 (+3.98%) Land $494,600 Building $384,900 | $843,792 (+3.69%) |
| 2025 | $9,109.00 (+5.99%) | $845,800 (+4.23%) Land $471,000 Building $374,800 | $813,770 (-0.97%) |
| 2024 | $8,594.00 (+2.19%) | $811,500 (+8.17%) Land $453,300 Building $358,200 | $821,750 |
| 2023 | $8,410.00 | $750,200 Land $423,900 Building $326,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 316 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 15 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 161 units insured incl. 146 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 316 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 316 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 56 Madison Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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