Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 14 Orris St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,050 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $246,900 (Nov 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $11,871 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:B11 P:0000015 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:B11 P:0000015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,432 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,269 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,269 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 14 ORRIS ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 336100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 ORRIS ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $11,871.00 (+12,138.14%) | $1,035,000 (+4.82%) Land $528,400 Building $506,600 | $1,217,510 (+20.95%) |
| 2025 | $97.00 (-98.97%) | $987,400 (+4.41%) Land $498,400 Building $489,000 | $1,006,620 |
| 2024 | $9,391.00 (-0.29%) | $945,700 (+4.64%) Land $468,400 Building $477,300 | |
| 2023 | $9,418.00 | $903,800 Land $453,100 Building $450,700 |
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
| 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.
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 494 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 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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