Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 68 Edith St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,176 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,410 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $31,800 (Jan 1971) |
| Tax Bill | $10,628 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 11098 |
| Primary APN | 11098 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,644 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,025 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,410 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11098 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 EDITH ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 356100 |
68 Edith St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 1971.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 EDITH ST, 8, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8821 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 1971 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 1971 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Edith St was $10,628, up 8.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,628.00 (+8.07%) | $986,800 (+6.27%) Land $545,100 Building $441,700 |
| 2024 | $9,834.00 (+0.24%) | $928,600 (+6.11%) Land $518,900 Building $409,700 |
| 2023 | $9,810.00 | $875,100 Land $435,000 Building $440,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 68 Edith St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 units insured incl. 16 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2010–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
| 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 68 Edith St 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 888 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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