Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 14 Orient Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,507 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.293 acres (12,776 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,210,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $15,299 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0E9 P:0000028 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0E9 P:0000028 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,507 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,358 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,767 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,767 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,776 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 14 ORIENT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-3208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 336202 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 ORIENT AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-3208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MELROSE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 12, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202143143 |
| Deed Book / Page | 77069 / 560 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 77069-560 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 14 ORIENT AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-3208 |
| Document Number | 77069-560 |
| Book / Page | 77069 / 560 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 43143 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14 ORIENT AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-3208 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 14 ORIENT AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-3208 |
| Document Number | 71521-513 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 14 ORIENT AVE MELROSE MA 021763208, MELROSE, MA 02176-3208 |
| Document Number | 71521-513 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 071521/000513 |
| Instrument | 130400 |
| Name | MELROSE BK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 23, 2048 |
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 | $15,299.00 (+11,759.69%) | $1,333,800 (+1.89%) Land $542,700 Building $791,100 | $1,560,760 (+11.53%) |
| 2025 | $129.00 (-99%) | $1,309,100 (+1.28%) Land $542,700 Building $766,400 | $1,399,445 |
| 2024 | $12,836.00 (+3.85%) | $1,292,600 (+8.97%) Land $542,700 Building $749,900 | |
| 2023 | $12,360.00 | $1,186,200 Land $484,000 Building $702,200 |
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 |
|---|
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 785 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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