Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 138 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $965,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $89 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:E14 P:0000124 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:E14 P:0000124 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 138 BOARDMAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | GOLDEN HILLS |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 336201 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records · APN MELR M:E14 P:0000124
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1430 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| May 23, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 06, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 80163 / 367 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 138 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1430 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0076659-84 |
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| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 76659/84 |
| Instrument | 5706 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2046 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 138 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1430 |
| Document Number | 080163-367 |
| Book / Page | 80163 / 367 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 76875 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 138 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1430 |
| Document Number | 0000076876 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 76876 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Melrose City |
| Unified School District | Melrose School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89.00 (-98.99%) | $902,900 (+1.52%) Land $472,500 Building $430,400 | $1,035,025 |
| 2024 | $8,832.00 (+1.4%) | $889,400 (+6.4%) Land $459,000 Building $430,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,710.00 | $835,900 Land $445,500 Building $390,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250173362012, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 268 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA3178000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MELROSE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) serves 29,938 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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