Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 251 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,598 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $196,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $7,748 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0F6 P:0000154 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0F6 P:0000154 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,598 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 251 BEECH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-5003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6006 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
251 Beech Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1999.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 251 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 69873-558 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69873/558 |
| Instrument | 141928 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 Beech Ave was $7,748, up 12,006.3% 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 | $7,748.00 (+12,006.25%) | $675,500 (+3.13%) Land $441,000 Building $234,500 | $708,311 (+9.94%) |
| 2025 | $64.00 (-98.99%) | $655,000 (+2.79%) Land $428,400 Building $226,600 | $644,290 |
| 2024 | $6,327.00 (+3.55%) | $637,200 (+8.66%) Land $415,800 Building $221,400 | |
| 2023 | $6,110.00 | $586,400 Land $378,000 Building $208,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Beech Ave 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 251 Beech 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 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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