Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 159 Forest St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,680 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.465 acres (20,247 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $78 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance May 2019 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0E4 P:0000080 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0E4 P:0000080 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,413 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,382 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,382 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,247 sqft (0.465 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 159 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-5601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records · APN MELR M:0E4 P:0000080
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 FOREST ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-5601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 09, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| May 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MELROSE COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Aug 06, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 06, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 06, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 03, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019115703 |
| Deed Book / Page | 73067 / 22 |
| Transfer Doc | 1399-37 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 159 FOREST ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-5601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 78661-347 |
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| Date | Sep 09, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78661/347 |
| Instrument | 201183 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 159 FOREST ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-5601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 72661-475 |
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| Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72661/475 |
| Instrument | 69489 |
| Name | MELROSE COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 37 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 06, 2019 |
| Property Address | 159 FOREST ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-5601 |
| Book / Page | 073067 / 000022 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 115703 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,964.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 159 FOREST ST MELROSE MA 021765601, MELROSE, MA 02176-5601 |
| Document Number | 73067-22 |
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| Date | Aug 06, 2019 |
| Book Page | 073067/000022 |
| Instrument | 19926 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 05, 2049 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Melrose City |
| Unified School District | Melrose School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78.00 (-98.96%) | $794,000 (+4.93%) Land $467,700 Building $326,300 | $859,275 |
| 2024 | $7,514.00 (+1.83%) | $756,700 (+6.85%) Land $437,700 Building $319,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,379.00 | $708,200 Land $407,400 Building $300,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 | 520 / 116 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 723 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MELROSE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) serves 29,938 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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