Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 25 Dexter Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,399 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.352 acres (15,316 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,190,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $10,440 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0H4 P:000006A |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0H4 P:000006A |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,399 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,712 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,594 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 797 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,316 sqft (0.352 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 25 DEXTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-6501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRA |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 3086G |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
25 Dexter Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 DEXTER RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-6501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262005767 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002005767 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 25 DEXTER RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-6501 |
| Document Number | 0002005767 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262005767 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 25 DEXTER RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-6501 |
| Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
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| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 25 Dexter Rd was $10,440, up 12,182.4% 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 | $10,440.00 (+12,182.35%) | $910,200 (+5.4%) Land $465,200 Building $445,000 | $1,139,203 (+20.51%) |
| 2025 | $85.00 (-98.97%) | $863,600 (+3.6%) Land $465,200 Building $398,400 | $945,345 |
| 2024 | $8,278.00 (+0.9%) | $833,600 (+5.88%) Land $435,200 Building $398,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,204.00 | $787,300 Land $405,100 Building $382,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 25 Dexter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 25 Dexter Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% 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 106 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 / 250 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 520 / 116 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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