15 Fairview Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 15 Fairview Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,032 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size	0.331 acres (14,410 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$475,000 (Nov 2011)
Tax Bill	$10,848 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR M:D12 P:0000076`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR M:D12 P:0000076`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,032 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,249 sqft
Basement Area	744 sqft
Unfinished Basement	744 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1926
Effective Year Built	Effective 1926
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	14,410 sqft (0.331 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	15 FAIRVIEW AVE
City	MELROSE
State	MA
Zip	02176-1906
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	URB
Legal Subdivision	PLAN 4842K
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Township / Civil Division	MELROSE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	336201

Owner

15 Fairview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2011.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	15 FAIRVIEW AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1906
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 25, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NTWK
May 6, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MELROSE CO-OP BK
May 6, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MELROSE CO-OP BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 17, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 17, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2011158
Deed Book / Page	1407 / 150
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	15 FAIRVIEW AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1906
Document Number	0001845856
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 25, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15 FAIRVIEW AVE MELROSE MA 021761906, MELROSE, MA 02176-1906

Mortgage

Document Number	0001845856
Date	Jul 1, 2020
Instrument	1845856

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE NTWK
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 30, 2050

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	15 FAIRVIEW AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1906
Document Number	0000012996
Instrument Date	May 6, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 28, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	15 FAIRVIEW AVE MELROSE MA 021761906, MELROSE, MA 02176-1906

Mortgage

Document Number	0000012996
Date	May 10, 2019
Instrument	12996

Lender

Name	MELROSE CO-OP BK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 9, 2049

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	15 FAIRVIEW AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1906
Document Number	0000012997
Instrument Date	May 6, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 28, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	15 FAIRVIEW AVE MELROSE MA 021761906, MELROSE, MA 02176-1906

Mortgage

Document Number	0000012997
Date	May 10, 2019
Instrument	12997

Lender

Name	MELROSE CO-OP BK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	May 9, 2044

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Fairview Ave was $10,848, up 12,088.8% 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	$10,848.00 (+12,088.76%)	$945,800 (+4.53%) Land $551,700 Building $394,100	$968,660 (+12.87%)
2025	$89.00 (-98.98%)	$904,800 (+2.98%) Land $521,900 Building $382,900	$858,230
2024	$8,724.00 (-0.1%)	$878,600 (+4.83%) Land $507,000 Building $371,600
2023	$8,733.00	$838,100 Land $492,100 Building $346,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 15 Fairview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	6 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 15 Fairview 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 677 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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