Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 239 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,350 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,443 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $840,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,583 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0C5 P:0000031 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0C5 P:0000031 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,472 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 442 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,443 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 239 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-5232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | URB |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 336404 |
239 Main St, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 MAIN ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-5232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202154450 |
| Deed Book / Page | 77197 / 306 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 79037-492 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 239 MAIN ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-5232 |
| Document Number | 79037-492 |
| Book / Page | 79037 / 492 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 238428 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 239 MAIN ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-5232 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 239 MAIN ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-5232 |
| Document Number | 77197-306 |
| Book / Page | 77197 / 306 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 54450 |
| 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 |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 239 MAIN ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-5232 |
| Document Number | 54451 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 54451 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 239 Main St was $10,583, up 11,926.1% 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 | $10,583.00 (+11,926.14%) | $922,700 (+2.73%) Land $395,100 Building $527,600 | $1,018,060 |
| 2025 | $88.00 (-98.95%) | $898,200 (+6.2%) Land $395,100 Building $503,100 | |
| 2024 | $8,399.00 (+0.1%) | $845,800 (+5.03%) Land $369,600 Building $476,200 | |
| 2023 | $8,391.00 | $805,300 Land $344,100 Building $461,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 239 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 239 Main St 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 |
|---|
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 802 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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