Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 79 Palmer St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 6 ba · 6,840 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,673 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $17,692 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21274 |
| Primary APN | 21274 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,840 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,997 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 190 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,673 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 21274 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 PALMER ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 356701 |
79 Palmer St, a residential property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 PALMER ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Palmer St was $17,692, up 17.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,692.00 (+17.7%) | $1,642,700 (+15.73%) Land $645,100 Building $997,600 | $2,605,090 (-5.64%) |
| 2024 | $15,031.00 (+1.77%) | $1,419,400 (+7.73%) Land $614,000 Building $805,400 | $2,760,700 |
| 2023 | $14,770.00 | $1,317,600 Land $514,800 Building $802,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Palmer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 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 79 Palmer 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 715 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 |
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