Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 124 Forest St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,148 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,736 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $640,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,882 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0E3 P:0000075 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0E3 P:0000075 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,096 sqft |
| Basement Area | 833 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 833 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,736 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 124 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-5631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 124 FOREST ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-5631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 76098 / 129 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 76098-129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 124 FOREST ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-5631 |
| Document Number | 76098-129 |
| Book / Page | 076098 / 000129 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6726 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,918.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 124 FOREST ST MELROSE MA 021765631, MELROSE, MA 02176-5631 |
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 | $8,882.00 (+11,742.67%) | $774,400 (+1.28%) Land $431,200 Building $343,200 | $785,454 (+9.7%) |
| 2025 | $75.00 (-98.97%) | $764,600 (+4.71%) Land $431,200 Building $333,400 | $716,015 |
| 2024 | $7,251.00 (+2.33%) | $730,200 (+7.38%) Land $403,400 Building $326,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,086.00 | $680,000 Land $375,600 Building $304,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 in force |
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 | 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 689 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Netafy.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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