Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 88 Orvis Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,810 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,652 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Jan 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $11,892 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ARLI M:007.0 B:0002 L:0009 |
| Primary APN | ARLI M:007.0 B:0002 L:0009 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,810 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,982 sqft |
| Basement Area | 928 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 928 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,652 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6308 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 88 ORVIS RD |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02474-8550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 356701 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Orvis Road Historic District listed 1985 · 26 contributing resources · NRIS 85002677 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
88 Orvis Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1978.
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88 ORVIS RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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 | Jan 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 88 ORVIS RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8550 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 078057-426 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78057/426 |
| Instrument | 139311 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 88 Orvis Rd was $11,892, down 1.6% 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 | $11,892.00 (-1.56%) | $1,114,500 (-0.64%) Land $581,900 Building $531,900 | $1,015,384 (-22.03%) |
| 2025 | $12,081.00 (+10.05%) | $1,121,700 (+8.21%) Land $581,900 Building $539,800 | $1,302,260 (-1.95%) |
| 2024 | $10,978.00 (+5.73%) | $1,036,600 (+11.92%) Land $553,900 Building $482,700 | $1,328,100 |
| 2023 | $10,383.00 | $926,200 Land $464,400 Building $461,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 88 Orvis Rd 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 88 Orvis 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 |
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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 | 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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