Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 78 Dow Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,948 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,028 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $697,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $12,663 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120531 |
| Primary APN | 120531 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,948 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 216 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,028 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 120531 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 DOW AVE |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-7106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 356602 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 DOW AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 61489 / 153 |
| Transfer Doc | 061489-153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 78 DOW AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077645-495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77645/495 |
| Instrument | 97414 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
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 | $12,663.00 (-9.92%) | $1,186,800 (-9.07%) Land $568,300 Building $612,200 | $1,312,764 (-7.58%) |
| 2025 | $14,057.00 (+7.01%) | $1,305,200 (+5.22%) Land $541,900 Building $763,300 | $1,420,440 (+6.92%) |
| 2024 | $13,136.00 (+4.77%) | $1,240,400 (+10.9%) Land $541,900 Building $698,500 | $1,328,480 |
| 2023 | $12,538.00 | $1,118,500 Land $482,400 Building $636,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 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.
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 564 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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