17 E Highland Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 17 E Highland Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,168 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.216 acres (9,400 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$849,000 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill	$13,453 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2024 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Refinance + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR M:D12 P:0000138`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR M:D12 P:0000138`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,168 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,039 sqft
Basement Area	1,158 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,158 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Victorian
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,400 sqft (0.216 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	17 E HIGHLAND AVE
City	MELROSE
State	MA
Zip	02176-1325
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	336201

Owner

17 E Highland Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2024.

Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	17 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1325
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 21, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit METRO CU
Sep 13, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance METRO CU
Sep 13, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance METRO CU
Nov 7, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
Aug 12, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance METRO CU
Jun 16, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer SALEM FIVE MTG CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 16, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 16, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 5, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	69449 / 475
Last Transfer Date	Dec 23, 2024
Transfer Doc	083707-229
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	17 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1325
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0083500-69
Date	Nov 21, 2024
Book Page	83500/69
Instrument	133624

Lender

Name	METRO CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	17 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1325
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	078680-243
Date	Sep 13, 2021
Book Page	78680/243
Instrument	203073

Lender

Name	METRO CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

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

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	17 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1325
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	78680-243
Date	Sep 13, 2021
Book Page	78680/243
Instrument	203073

Lender

Name	METRO CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

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

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	17 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1325
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	73607-315
Date	Nov 7, 2019
Book Page	73607/315
Instrument	173662

Lender

Name	SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Balloon Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	17 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1325
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	75348-1
Date	Aug 12, 2020
Book Page	75348/1
Instrument	136044

Lender

Name	METRO CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	Jun 16, 2017
Property Address	17 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1325
Document Number	69449-475
Book / Page	69449 / 475
Instrument	91687
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$71.99
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1325

Mortgage

Document Number	694490478
Date	Jun 16, 2017
Instrument	69449/0478

Lender

Name	SALEM FIVE MTG CO

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 16, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 17 E Highland Ave was $13,453, up 12,019.8% from the year before.

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
2026	$13,453.00 (+12,019.82%)	$1,172,900 (+4.18%) Land $523,900 Building $649,000	$1,371,579 (+16.23%)
2025	$111.00 (-98.98%)	$1,125,800 (+2.43%) Land $495,600 Building $630,200	$1,180,090
2024	$10,914.00 (+0.61%)	$1,099,100 (+5.57%) Land $481,400 Building $617,700
2023	$10,848.00	$1,041,100 Land $467,300 Building $573,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 17 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

Wildfire risk around 17 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.

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 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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