229 Vinton St, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 229 Vinton St, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.184 acres (8,002 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$630,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$78 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Refinance Jun 2020 Refinance + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR M:B11 P:0000057`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR M:B11 P:0000057`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,344 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,170 sqft
Basement Area	672 sqft
Unfinished Basement	672 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,002 sqft (0.184 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	229 VINTON ST
City	MELROSE
State	MA
Zip	02176-1731
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	4002
Census Tract	336100

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	229 VINTON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1731
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 31, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA
Jun 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA
Jan 3, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage US BANK NA
Jan 3, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jun 21, 2018	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 3, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 3, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20201033
Deed Book / Page	73941 / 118
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 3, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	73941-137
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	229 VINTON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1731
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	77381-24
Date	Mar 31, 2021
Book Page	77381/24
Instrument	71449

Lender

Name	LEADER BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	229 VINTON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1731
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	74952-574
Date	Jun 24, 2020
Book Page	74952/574
Instrument	98774

Lender

Name	LEADER BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	Jan 3, 2020
Property Address	229 VINTON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1731
Document Number	73941-118
Book / Page	73941 / 118
Instrument Date	Jan 2, 2020
Instrument	1033
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	229 VINTON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1731

Mortgage

Document Number	1034
Date	Jan 3, 2020
Instrument	1034

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	Jan 3, 2020
Property Address	229 VINTON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1731
Document Number	73941-137
Book / Page	073941 / 000137
Instrument Date	Jul 3, 2019
Instrument	1035
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	229 VINTON ST MELROSE MA 021761731, MELROSE, MA 02176-1731

June 2018: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	Jun 21, 2018
Property Address	229 VINTON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1731
Document Number	71187-219
Book / Page	071187 / 000219
Instrument Date	Jun 20, 2018
Instrument	89411
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 10, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,824.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	61 EARL ST SOUTH BOSTON MA 02127, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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
2025	$78.00 (-98.97%)	$790,900 (+3.47%) Land $410,800 Building $380,100	$799,710
2024	$7,590.00 (+3.9%)	$764,400 (+9.03%) Land $384,300 Building $380,100
2023	$7,305.00	$701,100 Land $357,800 Building $343,300

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 645 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.

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