Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 16 E Highland Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $467,016 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,930 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:D12 P:0000100 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:D12 P:0000100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 712 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 712 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 16 E HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URB |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 336201 |
16 E Highland Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 62555 / 286 |
| Transfer Doc | 062555-286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 16 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1326 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73148-145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73148/145 |
| Instrument | 124792 |
| Name | MELROSE COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2044 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 E Highland Ave was $9,930, up 12,159.3% 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 | $9,930.00 (+12,159.26%) | $865,700 (+4.63%) Land $462,000 Building $403,700 | $929,286 (+12.49%) |
| 2025 | $81.00 (-98.99%) | $827,400 (+2.67%) Land $437,100 Building $390,300 | $826,120 |
| 2024 | $8,003.00 (-0.37%) | $805,900 (+4.54%) Land $424,600 Building $381,300 | |
| 2023 | $8,033.00 | $770,900 Land $412,100 Building $358,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 E Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 6 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 16 E Highland Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 677 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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