Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 249 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,597 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $444,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,912 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Jun 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0F6 P:0000153 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0F6 P:0000153 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,597 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,633 sqft |
| Basement Area | 623 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 374 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 249 BEECH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-5003 |
| 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 | 6006 |
| 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 | 249 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 16, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CENTURY BANK & TRUST CO |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014143521 |
| Deed Book / Page | 64257 / 69 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 249 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5003 |
| Document Number | 0000070795 |
| Book / Page | 85734 / 339 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202670795 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 249 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5003 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 249 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 078070-335 |
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| Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78070/335 |
| Instrument | 140719 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 249 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 70077-336 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Book Page | 70077/336 |
| Instrument | 166729 |
| Name | CENTURY BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 249 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5003 |
| Document Number | 71563-257 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 249 BEECH AVE MELROSE MA 021765003, MELROSE, MA 02176-5003 |
| Document Number | 71563-257 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 071563/000257 |
| Instrument | 135387 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TR |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $8,912.00 (+11,943.24%) | $777,000 (+3.13%) Land $484,000 Building $293,000 | $844,903 (+12.96%) |
| 2025 | $74.00 (-98.98%) | $753,400 (+2.77%) Land $470,200 Building $283,200 | $747,935 |
| 2024 | $7,280.00 (+3.34%) | $733,100 (+8.43%) Land $456,400 Building $276,700 | |
| 2023 | $7,045.00 | $676,100 Land $414,900 Building $261,200 |
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 500 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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