Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 78 Franklin St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,596 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.304 acres (13,283 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,526 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260432 |
| Primary APN | 260432 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,596 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,283 sqft |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 260432 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-3214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | 78-80 FRANKLIN STREET CONDO |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 356300 |
78 Franklin St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 FRANKLIN ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 78 FRANKLIN ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-3214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73741-100 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73741/100 |
| Instrument | 188347 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Franklin St was $7,526, up 3.2% 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 | $7,526.00 (+3.19%) | $705,300 (+4.15%) Building $705,300 | $996,450 (+28.45%) |
| 2025 | $7,293.00 (+4.3%) | $677,200 (+2.57%) Building $677,200 | $775,770 (-9.25%) |
| 2024 | $6,992.00 (-2.35%) | $660,200 (+3.37%) Building $660,200 | $854,810 |
| 2023 | $7,160.00 | $638,700 Building $638,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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.
The area around 78 Franklin 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 | 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 469 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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