Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 128 Mount Vernon Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,517 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,406 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Feb 1982) |
| Tax Bill | $7,624 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0C5 P:0000054 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0C5 P:0000054 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,517 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,650 sqft |
| Basement Area | 754 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 754 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,406 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 128 MOUNT VERNON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-5236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URB |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 336404 |
128 Mount Vernon Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1982.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 128 MOUNT VERNON AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 128 Mount Vernon Ave was $7,624, up 12,001.6% 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 | $7,624.00 (+12,001.59%) | $664,700 (+3.13%) Land $417,100 Building $247,600 | $725,439 (+23.86%) |
| 2025 | $63.00 (-98.99%) | $644,500 (+2.79%) Land $405,200 Building $239,300 | $585,675 |
| 2024 | $6,226.00 | $627,000 Land $393,300 Building $233,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 128 Mount Vernon Ave 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 128 Mount Vernon Ave 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 802 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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