Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 156 Laurel St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,736 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,512 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $236,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $9,466 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0F7 P:0000125 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0F7 P:0000125 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,736 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 116 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,512 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 156 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 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001991699 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 156 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4122 |
| Document Number | 0001991699 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1991699 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 156 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4122 |
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 | $9,466.00 (+12,035.9%) | $825,300 (+4.55%) Land $490,900 Building $334,400 | $987,282 (+7.18%) |
| 2025 | $78.00 (-98.95%) | $789,400 (+5.34%) Land $462,900 Building $326,500 | $921,120 |
| 2024 | $7,442.00 (-0.52%) | $749,400 (+4.39%) Land $434,800 Building $314,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,481.00 | $717,900 Land $420,800 Building $297,100 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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.
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 456 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 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 476 / 106 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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