159 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 159 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.124 acres (5,384 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$626,900 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill	$6,804 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR M:0C5 P:0000003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR M:0C5 P:0000003`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,418 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,296 sqft
Basement Area	1,050 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,050 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,384 sqft (0.124 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	159 DERBY RD
City	MELROSE
State	MA
Zip	02176-5217
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	URB
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Township / Civil Division	MELROSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	336404

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	159 DERBY RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-5217
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 12, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage TAURO RT
Mar 18, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20221918240
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	Jul 12, 2022
Property Address	159 DERBY RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-5217
Document Number	0001918240
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2022
Instrument	1918240
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 29, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	159 DERBY RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-5217

Mortgage

Document Number	0001918241
Date	Jul 12, 2022
Instrument	1918241

Lender

Name	TAURO RT

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

March 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	Mar 18, 2022
Property Address	159 DERBY RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-5217
Document Number	0001909697
Instrument Date	Mar 3, 2022
Instrument	1909697
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 DERBY RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-5217

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$6,804.00 (+11,836.84%)	$593,200 (+2.42%) Land $399,300 Building $193,900	$683,445 (-0.14%)
2025	$57.00 (-98.95%)	$579,200 (+5.71%) Land $399,300 Building $179,900	$684,380
2024	$5,441.00 (+3.44%)	$547,900 (+8.54%) Land $373,500 Building $174,400
2023	$5,260.00	$504,800 Land $347,800 Building $157,000

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

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

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 484 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 / 250
Netafy Fixed Wireless	476 / 106
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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