Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 21 Sewall Woods Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,047 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,139 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $11,307 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Jun 2019 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:B10 P:0000030 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:B10 P:0000030 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,047 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 884 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,139 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 21 SEWALL WOODS RD |
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| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 336100 |
21 Sewall Woods Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage MELROSE COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Nov 14, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 14, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 17, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019128707 |
| Deed Book / Page | 73183 / 22 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 73183-22 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 21 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 079351-432 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79351/432 |
| Instrument | 270090 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 21 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 72772-313 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72772/313 |
| Instrument | 82412 |
| Name | MELROSE COOPERATIVE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 37 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 21 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
| Document Number | 73183-22 |
| Book / Page | 73183 / 22 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 128707 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
| Document Number | 128708 |
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| Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 128708 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 21 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
| Document Number | 70230-235 |
| Book / Page | 070230 / 000235 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 184980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 21 SEWALL WOODS RD MELROSE MA 021761706, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 21 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
| Document Number | 70230-237 |
| Book / Page | 070230 / 000237 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 184981 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 SEWALL WOODS RD MELROSE MA 021761706, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 21 SEWALL WOODS RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
| Document Number | 69020-229 |
| Book / Page | 069020 / 000229 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 39739 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 21 SEWALL WOODS RD MELROSE MA 021761706, MELROSE, MA 02176-1706 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Sewall Woods Rd was $11,307, up 11,678.1% 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 | $11,307.00 (+11,678.13%) | $985,800 (+1.22%) Land $522,500 Building $463,300 | $1,050,452 (+8.76%) |
| 2025 | $96.00 (-99.01%) | $973,900 (-) Land $522,500 Building $451,400 | $965,865 |
| 2024 | $9,671.00 (+8.47%) | $973,900 (+13.81%) Land $522,500 Building $451,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,916.00 | $855,700 Land $466,000 Building $389,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Sewall Woods Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 21 Sewall Woods Rd 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: 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 361 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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