Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 85 Arlington St, Brighton, MA 02135
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,767 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,894 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $163,000 (Mar 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $9,978 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRIG W:22 P:04279 S:000 |
| Primary APN | BRIG W:22 P:04279 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,767 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,996 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,894 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 85 ARLINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02135-2152 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
85 Arlington St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1992.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 ARLINGTON ST, BRIGHTON, MA 02135-2152 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 17374 / 62 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Arlington St was $9,978, up 16.8% from the year before.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Municipality | Boston City |
| Unified School District | Boston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,978.00 (+16.82%) | $861,700 (+9.97%) Land $296,100 Building $565,600 | $788,025 (+2.93%) |
| 2024 | $8,541.00 (+4.53%) | $783,600 (+3%) Land $287,300 Building $496,300 | $765,605 |
| 2023 | $8,171.00 | $760,800 Land $278,900 Building $481,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Arlington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 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 85 Arlington 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 |
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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 | BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA) serves 675,647 people · EPA ID MA3035000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Nov 2020 |
| 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 846 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 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.
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