Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 137 Vinton St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (8,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Jun 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $7,465 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | MELR M:B10 P:0000061 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:B10 P:0000061 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,428 sqft |
| Basement Area | 938 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 703 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,999 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 137 VINTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-2631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 336100 |
137 Vinton St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1984.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 VINTON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-2631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 Vinton St was $7,465, up 11,749.2% 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 | $7,465.00 (+11,749.21%) | $650,800 (+1.29%) Land $393,400 Building $257,400 | $815,773 (-18.19%) |
| 2025 | $63.00 (-98.96%) | $642,500 (+5.05%) Land $393,400 Building $249,100 | $997,215 |
| 2024 | $6,073.00 (+1.91%) | $611,600 (+6.94%) Land $368,000 Building $243,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,959.00 | $571,900 Land $342,600 Building $229,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Vinton St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 137 Vinton 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 |
|---|
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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