Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 78 Arlington St, Brighton, MA 02135
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,155 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $483,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $12,246 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRIG W:22 P:04231 S:000 |
| Primary APN | BRIG W:22 P:04231 S:000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,155 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,508 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,250 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 78 ARLINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02135-2167 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND BRIGHTON |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
78 Arlington St is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2022.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 200 LANCASTER TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2318 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200675868 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39910 / 36 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 067928-153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 78 ARLINGTON ST, BRIGHTON, MA 02135-2167 |
| Document Number | 067928-153 |
| Book / Page | 67928 / 153 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 60303 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 LANCASTER TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2318 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Arlington St was $12,246, up 18.2% from the year before.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Municipality | Boston City |
| Unified School District | Boston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,246.00 (+18.22%) | $1,057,500 (+11.27%) Land $292,900 Building $764,600 | $972,990 (-1.51%) |
| 2024 | $10,359.00 (+4.52%) | $950,400 (+2.99%) Land $273,200 Building $677,200 | $987,905 |
| 2023 | $9,911.00 | $922,800 Land $265,300 Building $657,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Arlington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 78 Arlington 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 | BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA) serves 675,647 people · EPA ID MA3035000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Nov 2020 |
| 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 846 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.
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