Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 15 Sewall Woods Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,969 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,166 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Dec 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $10,685 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:B10 P:0000029 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:B10 P:0000029 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,969 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,611 sqft |
| Basement Area | 788 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 788 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,166 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 15 SEWALL WOODS RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | SEWALL WOODS PARK |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 336100 |
15 Sewall Woods Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1987.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STONEHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 15 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70211-514 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 70211/514 |
| Instrument | 182807 |
| Name | STONEHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 15 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 75126-82 |
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| Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75126/82 |
| Instrument | 114467 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Sewall Woods Rd was $10,685, up 11,772.2% 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 | $10,685.00 (+11,772.22%) | $931,600 (+1.53%) Land $511,500 Building $420,100 | $931,214 (+14.02%) |
| 2025 | $90.00 (-99%) | $917,600 (+1.02%) Land $511,500 Building $406,100 | $816,715 |
| 2024 | $9,019.00 (+4.4%) | $908,300 (+9.55%) Land $511,500 Building $396,800 | |
| 2023 | $8,639.00 | $829,100 Land $456,200 Building $372,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 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.
The area around 15 Sewall Woods Rd 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 361 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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