Middlesex County and Arlington Town property record for 97 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,222 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,202 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $645,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,210 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 118358 |
| Primary APN | 118358 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,222 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,366 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,088 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Two-Family |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,202 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 118358 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 SYLVIA ST |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02476-5619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT:7 BLK:5 DIST:10 CITY/MUNI/TWP:ARLINGTON |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 356500 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town records, as of April 26, 2024
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 97 SYLVIA ST # 2, 2, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-5619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM COMMONWEALTH MORTGAGE CO |
| May 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 23791 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82555 / 452 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 97 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-5619 |
| Document Number | 082555-452 |
| Book / Page | 82555 / 452 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 23791 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 97 SYLVIA ST # 2, 2, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-5619 |
| Document Number | 0000023792 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 23792 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 97 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-5619 |
| Document Number | 082441-531 |
| Book / Page | 82441 / 531 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 9995 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 97 SYLVIA ST # 1, 1, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-5619 |
| Document Number | 0000009996 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 9996 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 97 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-5619 |
| Document Number | 082049-573 |
| Book / Page | 82049 / 573 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 110430 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 SCHOOLHOUSE RD, AMHERST, NH 03031-1602 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 97 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-5619 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 69800-236 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69800/236 |
| Instrument | 133479 |
| Name | COMMONWEALTH MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARLINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 97 SYLVIA ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-5619 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 74599-91 |
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| Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74599/91 |
| Instrument | 66584 |
| Name | NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2027 |
Source: Middlesex County and Arlington Town assessment roll, as of January 1, 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Arlington Town |
| Unified School District | Arlington School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,210.00 (-6.46%) | $869,700 (-0.98%) Land $397,300 Building $472,400 |
| 2023 | $9,846.00 | $878,300 Land $371,500 Building $506,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 851 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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