Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 561 Summer St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,369 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,805 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72325 |
| Primary APN | 72325 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,708 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,369 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 72325 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 561 SUMMER ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-2415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
561 Summer St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 SUMMER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HARVARD UNIV CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 72054-93 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 561 SUMMER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2415 |
| Document Number | 72054-93 |
| Book / Page | 072054 / 000093 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5358 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 561 SUMMER ST ARLINGTON MA 024742415, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2415 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 561 SUMMER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2415 |
| Document Number | 70199-210 |
| Book / Page | 070199 / 000210 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 70199-210 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 070199/000210 |
| Instrument | 181303 |
| Name | HARVARD UNIV CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 6, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 561 Summer St was $8,805, up 3.8% 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 | $8,805.00 (+3.81%) | $825,200 (+4.77%) Land $416,600 Building $402,500 | $816,240 (-9.02%) |
| 2025 | $8,482.00 (+7.07%) | $787,600 (+5.28%) Land $396,800 Building $390,800 | $897,180 (+4.34%) |
| 2024 | $7,922.00 (+2.05%) | $748,100 (+8.03%) Land $381,900 Building $366,200 | $859,845 |
| 2023 | $7,763.00 | $692,500 Land $357,100 Building $335,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 561 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 561 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 690 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 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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