Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 78 Lancaster Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,303 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,003 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $11,166 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Line of Credit Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 118937 |
| Primary APN | 118937 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,303 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 571 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,003 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 118937 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 LANCASTER RD |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-5642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 LANCASTER RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-5642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Sep 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201319 |
| Deed Book / Page | 62569 / 572 |
| Transfer Doc | 62569-572 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 78 LANCASTER RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-5642 |
| Document Number | 70358-495 |
| Book / Page | 070358 / 000495 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Document Number | 70358-495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 070358/000495 |
| Instrument | 199879 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 78 LANCASTER RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-5642 |
| Document Number | 70034-244 |
| Book / Page | 070034 / 000244 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Document Number | 70034-244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Book Page | 070034/000244 |
| Instrument | 1170 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 3, 2032 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,166.00 (+5.06%) | $1,036,800 (+3.31%) Land $480,100 Building $556,700 | $1,270,150 |
| 2024 | $10,628.00 | $1,003,600 Land $462,100 Building $541,500 |
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 851 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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