Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 229 Laurel St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,121 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,588 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $670,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $11,726 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0G7 P:0000116 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0G7 P:0000116 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,121 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,189 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,037 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,037 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,588 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 229 LAUREL ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-4100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6012 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
229 Laurel St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4100 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 66433 / 212 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 080522-301 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 229 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4100 |
| Document Number | 080522-301 |
| Book / Page | 80522 / 301 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 117852 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 229 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4100 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 229 Laurel St was $11,726, up 11,988.7% 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 | $11,726.00 (+11,988.66%) | $1,022,300 (+4.11%) Land $486,100 Building $536,200 | $1,140,821 (+8.92%) |
| 2025 | $97.00 (-98.98%) | $981,900 (+2.91%) Land $458,300 Building $523,600 | $1,047,375 |
| 2024 | $9,474.00 (+2.11%) | $954,100 (+7.15%) Land $430,500 Building $523,600 | |
| 2023 | $9,278.00 | $890,400 Land $416,600 Building $473,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 Laurel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 risk around 229 Laurel St 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.
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 456 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 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 476 / 106 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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