Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 142 E Emerson St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,537 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.695 acres (30,274 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,476,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $26,490 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0E9 P:0000062 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0E9 P:0000062 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,537 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,392 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,862 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,862 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 30,274 sqft (0.695 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 142 E EMERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-3533 |
| 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 | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 336202 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 E EMERSON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 82937 / 358 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 142 E EMERSON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 083505-451 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Book Page | 83505/451 |
| Instrument | 134233 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2054 |
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 | $26,490.00 (+12,885.29%) | $2,309,500 (+11.86%) Land $562,700 Building $1,746,800 | $2,337,509 (+1.75%) |
| 2025 | $204.00 (-98.99%) | $2,064,700 (+1.96%) Land $502,700 Building $1,562,000 | $2,297,195 |
| 2024 | $20,109.00 (+3.6%) | $2,025,100 (+8.71%) Land $502,700 Building $1,522,400 | |
| 2023 | $19,410.00 | $1,862,800 Land $457,000 Building $1,405,800 |
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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