Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 68 River St, #70, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,588 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (May 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $11,814 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422999 |
| Primary APN | 422999 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,284 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,218 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 422999 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 RIVER ST, 70 |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-3542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 356300 |
68 River St, #70 is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 1987.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 ROBBINS ST, R, ACTON, MA 01720-2719 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 68 River St, #70 was $11,814, 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 | $11,814.00 (+8.1%) | $1,096,900 (+6.29%) Land $586,600 Building $510,300 |
| 2024 | $10,929.00 | $1,032,000 Land $558,400 Building $473,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 68 River St, #70 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 68 River St, #70 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 836 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 476 / 106 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.
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