Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 168 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,140 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,789 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $745,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $94 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage Oct 2020 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:E14 P:0000126 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:E14 P:0000126 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,140 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,298 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 134 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,789 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 168 BOARDMAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 336201 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 168 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MELROSE COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Oct 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
| May 1, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NTWK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 70944 / 221 |
| Transfer Doc | 56863-277 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 168 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1432 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 69454-461 |
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| Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69454/461 |
| Instrument | 92199 |
| Name | MELROSE COOPERATIVE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 168 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1432 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 75790-556 |
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| Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75790/556 |
| Instrument | 177836 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 168 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1432 |
| Document Number | 70944-221 |
| Book / Page | 070944 / 000221 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 59677 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,397.20 |
| 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 | 168 BOARDMAN AVE MELROSE MA 021761432, MELROSE, MA 02176-1432 |
| Document Number | 70944-224 |
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| Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 070944/000224 |
| Instrument | 59678 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 168 BOARDMAN AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1432 |
| Document Number | 70276-147 |
| Book / Page | 070276 / 000147 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 344 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,462.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 168 BOARDMAN AVE MELROSE MA 021761432, MELROSE, MA 02176-1432 |
| Document Number | 70276-149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 070276/000149 |
| Instrument | 345 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NTWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 21, 2047 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94.00 (-98.87%) | $956,900 (+13.93%) Land $476,600 Building $480,300 | $1,003,960 |
| 2024 | $8,340.00 (+1.12%) | $839,900 (+6.1%) Land $463,000 Building $376,900 | |
| 2023 | $8,248.00 | $791,600 Land $449,400 Building $342,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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