Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 85 Bow St, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,581 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $244,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,940 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Refinance Mar 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260765 |
| Primary APN | 260765 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,581 sqft |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 260765 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 BOW ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-2745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records · APN 260765
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 BOW ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 08, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MIT FCU |
| Mar 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
| Oct 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MASSACHUSETTS INST/TECH |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20119 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56902 / 595 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 85 BOW ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2745 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 081867-462 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 08, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81867/462 |
| Instrument | 88743 |
| Name | MIT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2043 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 85 BOW ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2745 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 69009-116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69009/116 |
| Instrument | 38371 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 85 BOW ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2745 |
| Document Number | 73478-515 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 05, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 BOW ST #85 ARLINGTON MA 024742745, 85, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2745 |
| Document Number | 73478-515 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 073478/000515 |
| Instrument | 160346 |
| Name | MASSACHUSETTS INST/TECH |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 17, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Arlington Town |
| Unified School District | Arlington School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,940.00 (+4.56%) | $365,800 (+2.81%) Building $365,800 | $488,585 (+3.65%) |
| 2024 | $3,768.00 (-2%) | $355,800 (+3.73%) Building $355,800 | $471,390 |
| 2023 | $3,845.00 | $343,000 Building $343,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 695 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARLINGTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 46,308 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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