Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 235 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,599 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,515 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Line of Credit Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0F6 P:0000127 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0F6 P:0000127 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,182 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,747 sqft |
| Basement Area | 546 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 546 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,599 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 235 BEECH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-5041 |
| 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 | 6018 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 235 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202060301 |
| Deed Book / Page | 74529 / 59 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 74529-59 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 235 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5041 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 077867-274 |
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| Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77867/274 |
| Instrument | 119510 |
| Name | EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 235 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5041 |
| Document Number | 74529-59 |
| Book / Page | 74529 / 59 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 60301 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5041 |
| Document Number | 60302 |
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| Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 60302 |
| Name | EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $8,515.00 (+12,064.29%) | $742,400 (+4.87%) Land $508,400 Building $234,000 | $772,414 (+14.5%) |
| 2025 | $70.00 (-98.98%) | $707,900 (+2.67%) Land $480,900 Building $227,000 | $674,595 |
| 2024 | $6,847.00 (-0.62%) | $689,500 (+4.28%) Land $467,200 Building $222,300 | |
| 2023 | $6,890.00 | $661,200 Land $453,400 Building $207,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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