142 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 142 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,613 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.155 acres (6,756 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$728,200 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill	$9,714 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR M:E14 P:0113123`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR M:E14 P:0113123`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,613 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,268 sqft
Basement Area	624 sqft
Unfinished Basement	624 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,756 sqft (0.155 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	142 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

Owner

142 Boardman Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2020.

Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	142 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1430
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 4, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 4, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 5, 2013
Deed Document Number	2020155578
Deed Book / Page	75549 / 565
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 12, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	75549-565
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	Sep 4, 2020
Property Address	142 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1430
Document Number	75549-565
Book / Page	75549 / 565
Instrument Date	Aug 12, 2020
Instrument	155578
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Venture
Address	142 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1430

Mortgage

Document Number	155579
Date	Sep 4, 2020
Instrument	155579

Lender

Name	LUXURY MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 142 Boardman Ave was $9,714, up 12,042.5% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Melrose City
Unified School District	Melrose School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,714.00 (+12,042.5%)	$846,900 (+4.47%) Land $509,200 Building $337,700	$991,485 (+15.71%)
2025	$80.00 (-98.99%)	$810,700 (+1.72%) Land $481,700 Building $329,000	$856,900
2024	$7,914.00 (+0.92%)	$797,000 (+5.9%) Land $468,000 Building $329,000
2023	$7,842.00	$752,600 Land $454,200 Building $298,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 142 Boardman Ave 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 142 Boardman Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 716 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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