Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 18 Ells Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,388 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $444,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,618 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:D13 P:0000170 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:D13 P:0000170 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,388 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,199 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,028 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 18 ELLS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1343 |
| 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 | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 336201 |
18 Ells Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 ELLS AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 68130 / 484 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081793-220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 18 ELLS AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1343 |
| Document Number | 081793-220 |
| Book / Page | 81793 / 220 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 80183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 ELLS AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1343 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Ells Ave was $7,618, up 11,992.1% 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 | $7,618.00 (+11,992.06%) | $664,200 (+4.29%) Land $472,500 Building $191,700 | $719,973 (+5.2%) |
| 2025 | $63.00 (-98.97%) | $636,900 (+3.06%) Land $459,000 Building $177,900 | $684,380 |
| 2024 | $6,137.00 (+5.1%) | $618,000 (+10.28%) Land $445,500 Building $172,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,839.00 | $560,400 Land $405,000 Building $155,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Ells 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.
The area around 18 Ells Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 716 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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