Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 121 Rowe St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,865 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $164,900 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $9,431 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0D9 P:0000052 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0D9 P:0000052 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,865 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,278 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,621 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 121 ROWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-2821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 336202 |
121 Rowe St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1995.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 ROWE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-2821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 121 Rowe St was $9,431, up 12,148.1% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Melrose City |
| Unified School District | Melrose School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,431.00 (+12,148.05%) | $822,200 (+4.77%) Land $491,500 Building $330,700 | $885,599 (+11.15%) |
| 2025 | $77.00 (-98.98%) | $784,800 (+3.71%) Land $463,400 Building $321,400 | $796,765 |
| 2024 | $7,514.00 (+0.7%) | $756,700 (+5.67%) Land $435,300 Building $321,400 | |
| 2023 | $7,462.00 | $716,100 Land $421,300 Building $294,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 Rowe St 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 121 Rowe 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 | MELROSE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) serves 29,938 people · EPA ID MA3178000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Nov 2021 |
| 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 361 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 476 / 106 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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