Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 24 E Highland Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,945 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,933 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:D12 P:0000098 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:D12 P:0000098 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,945 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,421 sqft |
| Basement Area | 804 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 804 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 24 E HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URB |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 336201 |
24 E Highland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2005.
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 | 24 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005157506 |
| Deed Book / Page | 45700 / 342 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 24 E Highland Ave was $7,933, up 21.6% 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 | $7,933.00 (+21.62%) | $691,600 (+4.96%) Land $462,000 Building $229,600 | $914,477 (+54.14%) |
| 2025 | $6,523.00 (+9.76%) | $658,900 (+10.09%) Land $437,100 Building $221,800 | $593,275 |
| 2024 | $5,943.00 (-0.87%) | $598,500 (+4.03%) Land $424,600 Building $173,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,995.00 | $575,300 Land $412,100 Building $163,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 24 E Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
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 24 E Highland Ave 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 677 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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