Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 72 Westminster Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,474 sqft · built 1857 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $14,412 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Mar 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40011 |
| Primary APN | 40011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,474 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,132 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,132 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1857 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,502 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 40011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 WESTMINSTER AVE |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-2733 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
72 Westminster Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2011.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 WESTMINSTER AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2733 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAMBRIDGE SVGS BK |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201111 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57056 / 168 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 72 WESTMINSTER AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2733 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77219-531 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77219/531 |
| Instrument | 56653 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 72 WESTMINSTER AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2733 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70709-391 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Book Page | 70709/391 |
| Instrument | 31396 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SVGS BK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 72 WESTMINSTER AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2733 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70435-451 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 70435/451 |
| Instrument | 208798 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Westminster Ave was $14,412, up 0.7% 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 | $14,412.00 (+0.72%) | $1,350,700 (+1.66%) Land $667,800 Building $680,400 | $1,479,916 (+12.97%) |
| 2025 | $14,309.00 (+9.74%) | $1,328,600 (+7.9%) Land $636,000 Building $692,600 | $1,310,050 (-0.98%) |
| 2024 | $13,039.00 (-0.17%) | $1,231,300 (+5.68%) Land $612,200 Building $619,100 | $1,323,065 |
| 2023 | $13,061.00 | $1,165,100 Land $572,400 Building $592,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Westminster Ave 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 |
| 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 72 Westminster 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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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