Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 236 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,250 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,876 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $458,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $90 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Line of Credit Oct 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0F6 P:0000120 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0F6 P:0000120 |
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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 | 2,250 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,826 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,876 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 236 BEECH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-5040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6016 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 236 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit RIVER WORKS CREDIT UNION |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004324880 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44399 / 67 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 082053-578 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 236 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5040 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 082463-479 |
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| Date | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Book Page | 82463/479 |
| Instrument | 12739 |
| Name | RIVER WORKS CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 236 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5040 |
| Document Number | 082053-578 |
| Book / Page | 82053 / 578 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 110847 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 236 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 236 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5040 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 77107-164 |
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| Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77107/164 |
| Instrument | 46187 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 265 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2043 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 236 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5040 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 74247-168 |
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| Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74247/168 |
| Instrument | 34355 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90.00 (-99%) | $919,100 (+1.5%) Land $477,100 Building $442,000 | $793,630 |
| 2024 | $8,992.00 (+1.51%) | $905,500 (+6.52%) Land $463,500 Building $442,000 | |
| 2023 | $8,858.00 | $850,100 Land $449,800 Building $400,300 |
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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