Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 8 Colby Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,568 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,817 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $393,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $14,560 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Line of Credit May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 95961 |
| Primary APN | 95961 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,568 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,504 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,504 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,817 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 95961 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 COLBY RD |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-7904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND ARLINGTON |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.A |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 356601 |
8 Colby Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1997.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 COLBY RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| May 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 8 COLBY RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70271-542 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 70271/542 |
| Instrument | 189852 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 8 COLBY RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74605-211 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74605/211 |
| Instrument | 67039 |
| Name | TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2030 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Colby Rd was $14,560, up 3.4% 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 | $14,560.00 (+3.36%) | $1,364,600 (+4.33%) Land $649,500 Building $715,100 | $1,471,504 (+10.37%) |
| 2025 | $14,087.00 (+6.05%) | $1,308,000 (+4.28%) Land $624,500 Building $683,500 | $1,333,230 (+5.02%) |
| 2024 | $13,283.00 (+5.64%) | $1,254,300 (+11.82%) Land $599,500 Building $654,800 | $1,269,485 |
| 2023 | $12,574.00 | $1,121,700 Land $524,600 Building $597,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Colby Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · 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.
The area around 8 Colby Rd 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 685 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 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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