Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 137 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,163 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,684 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $11,134 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:E13 P:0000113 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:E13 P:0000113 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,163 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,854 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,684 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 137 BOARDMAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 336201 |
137 Boardman Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 67295 / 405 |
| Transfer Doc | 067295-405 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 Boardman Ave was $11,134, up 12,002.2% 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 | $11,134.00 (+12,002.17%) | $970,700 (+4.17%) Land $514,400 Building $456,300 | $1,074,790 (+32.62%) |
| 2025 | $92.00 (-98.96%) | $931,800 (+4.34%) Land $486,600 Building $445,200 | $810,445 |
| 2024 | $8,867.00 (+1.43%) | $893,000 (+6.44%) Land $472,700 Building $420,300 | |
| 2023 | $8,742.00 | $839,000 Land $458,800 Building $380,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Boardman Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 137 Boardman Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | 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 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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