Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 79 Cottage Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,746 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,948 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $11,557 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15539 |
| Primary APN | 15539 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,746 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,508 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 686 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,948 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 15539 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 COTTAGE AVE |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 356701 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 WESTON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1717 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016108440 |
| Deed Book / Page | 67542 / 179 |
| Transfer Doc | 067542-179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 79 COTTAGE AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02474 |
| Document Number | 0000074187 |
| Book / Page | 85763 / 286 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202674187 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 WESTON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1717 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,557.00 (+6.93%) | $1,073,100 (+5.14%) Land $591,200 Building $481,900 |
| 2024 | $10,808.00 (+0.26%) | $1,020,600 (+6.14%) Land $562,800 Building $457,800 |
| 2023 | $10,780.00 | $961,600 Land $471,900 Building $489,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| 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 |
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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 1,010 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Netafy, Starry, Verizon.
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