Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 14 Sewall Woods Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,364 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,314 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $505,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,093 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:B10 P:0000024 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:B10 P:0000024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,364 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,740 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 420 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,314 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 14 SEWALL WOODS RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 336100 |
14 Sewall Woods Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200692742 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47492 / 94 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 083948-590 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 14 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75336-384 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75336/384 |
| Instrument | 134723 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 14 Sewall Woods Rd was $11,093, up 17.3% 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 | $11,093.00 (+17.29%) | $967,100 (+1.22%) Land $512,300 Building $454,800 | $986,384 (+2.21%) |
| 2025 | $9,458.00 (-0.31%) | $955,400 (-) Land $512,300 Building $443,100 | $965,010 |
| 2024 | $9,487.00 (+5.8%) | $955,400 (+11.02%) Land $512,300 Building $443,100 | |
| 2023 | $8,967.00 | $860,600 Land $456,900 Building $403,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14 Sewall Woods Rd 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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 14 Sewall Woods Rd 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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.
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