Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 159 Florence St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,141,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $11,768 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0B7 P:0000063 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0B7 P:0000063 |
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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 | 2,148 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,324 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,166 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,166 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,502 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 159 FLORENCE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-3709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 336402 |
159 Florence St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 FLORENCE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 81599 / 364 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 FLORENCE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3709 |
| Document Number | 081599-364 |
| Book / Page | 81599 / 364 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 57322 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 159 FLORENCE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-3709 |
| Document Number | 0000057323 |
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| Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 57323 |
| Name | WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.13% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2033 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Number | 081599-385 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81599/385 |
| Instrument | 57324 |
| Name | THE WASHINGTON TRUST CO OF WESTERLY |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Florence St was $11,768, up 11,908.2% 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 | $11,768.00 (+11,908.16%) | $1,026,000 (+3.06%) Land $511,900 Building $514,100 | $1,141,773 (-1.37%) |
| 2025 | $98.00 (-98.96%) | $995,500 (+4.59%) Land $497,300 Building $498,200 | $1,157,575 |
| 2024 | $9,451.00 (+3.27%) | $951,800 (+8.37%) Land $482,600 Building $469,200 | |
| 2023 | $9,152.00 | $878,300 Land $438,800 Building $439,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Florence St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
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 Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 159 Florence 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 768 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, T-Mobile.
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