Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 83 Thorndike St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,844 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,512 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $715,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $10,389 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 290009 |
| Primary APN | 290009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,844 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,512 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 290009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 83 THORNDIKE ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | 83-85 THORNDIKE STREET CONDO |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 356100 |
83 Thorndike St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 83 THORNDIKE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 101 / 75 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000101-75 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 83 Thorndike St was $10,389, up 3% 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 | $10,389.00 (+3.02%) | $973,700 (+3.99%) Building $973,700 | $1,006,473 (-0.43%) |
| 2025 | $10,084.00 (+4.57%) | $936,300 (+2.82%) Building $936,300 | $1,010,800 (+1.47%) |
| 2024 | $9,643.00 (-2.11%) | $910,600 (+3.62%) Building $910,600 | $996,170 |
| 2023 | $9,851.00 | $878,800 Building $878,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 83 Thorndike St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 50 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 72 units insured incl. 22 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1979–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 83 Thorndike 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 888 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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