Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 142 Laurel St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,282 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,022 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $11,748 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Sep 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0F7 P:0000129 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0F7 P:0000129 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,282 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,817 sqft |
| Basement Area | 590 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 590 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,022 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 142 LAUREL ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-4122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6014 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
142 Laurel St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) DIGITAL FCU |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 62561 / 227 |
| Transfer Doc | 062561-227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 142 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4122 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 082595-126 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Book Page | 82595/126 |
| Instrument | 28729 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 142 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4122 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75728-310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75728/310 |
| Instrument | 172124 |
| Name | NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 142 Laurel St was $11,748, up 17,973.8% 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 | $11,748.00 (+17,973.85%) | $1,024,200 (+53.83%) Land $472,600 Building $551,600 | $774,265 (+8.73%) |
| 2025 | $65.00 (-98.97%) | $665,800 (+4.78%) Land $423,300 Building $242,500 | $712,120 |
| 2024 | $6,310.00 (-0.14%) | $635,400 (+4.78%) Land $397,700 Building $237,700 | |
| 2023 | $6,319.00 | $606,400 Land $384,800 Building $221,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 142 Laurel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 142 Laurel St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 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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