162 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 162 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,969 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size	0.173 acres (7,532 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$541,000 (Nov 2015)
Tax Bill	$81 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Refinance Apr 2022 Sale + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR M:0E6 P:0000063`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR M:0E6 P:0000063`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,969 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,174 sqft
Basement Area	704 sqft
Unfinished Basement	246 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1926
Effective Year Built	Effective 1926
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,532 sqft (0.173 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	162 BEECH AVE
City	MELROSE
State	MA
Zip	02176-4902
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	URA
Legal Subdivision	MELROSE
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Township / Civil Division	MELROSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	336300

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	162 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4902
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC
Apr 25, 2022	Redemption Deed, Transfer
Sep 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC
Aug 31, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage USA ALLIANCE FCU
Nov 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC
Nov 8, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 19, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 19, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 28, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	66405 / 385
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	162 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4902
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	078643-312
Date	Sep 8, 2021
Book Page	78643/312
Instrument	199475

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

April 2022: Redemption Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Redemption Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	Apr 25, 2022
Property Address	162 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4902
Document Number	080023-280
Book / Page	80023 / 280
Instrument Date	Apr 12, 2022
Instrument	61121
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	162 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4902
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 24, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	78643-312
Date	Sep 8, 2021
Book Page	78643/312
Instrument	199475

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	162 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4902
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	71566-155
Date	Aug 31, 2018
Book Page	71566/155
Instrument	135676

Lender

Name	USA ALLIANCE FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	162 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4902
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	76132-417
Date	Nov 10, 2020
Book Page	76132/417
Instrument	209969

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	162 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-4902
Document Number	73646-195
Instrument Date	Nov 8, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 5, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	162 BEECH AVE MELROSE MA 021764902, MELROSE, MA 02176-4902

Mortgage

Document Number	73646-195
Date	Nov 14, 2019
Book Page	073646/000195
Instrument	178055

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 13, 2049

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
2025	$81.00 (-98.99%)	$822,600 (+1.72%) Land $485,800 Building $336,800	$857,185
2024	$8,030.00 (+0.85%)	$808,700 (+5.84%) Land $471,900 Building $336,800
2023	$7,962.00	$764,100 Land $458,000 Building $306,100

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 · 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	12 (1982–2006)
Most Recent Claim	May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2006 · 5 claims Extreme Weather Conditons And Flooding, Oct 1996 · 3 claims

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

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 723 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	520 / 116

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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