Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 26 E Highland Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,357 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,213 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:D12 P:000097A |
| Primary APN | MELR M:D12 P:000097A |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,357 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,773 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 26 E HIGHLAND AVE |
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| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URB |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 14344A |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 336201 |
26 E Highland Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 BITTERSWEET LN, LONDONDERRY, NH 03053-2970 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
| Dec 4, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001862923 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 26 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1326 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001857434 |
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| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1857434 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 26 E HIGHLAND AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1326 |
| Document Number | 0001862923 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1862923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3 BITTERSWEET LN, LONDONDERRY, NH 03053-2970 |
| Document Number | 0001862924 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1862924 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 E Highland Ave was $9,213, up 12,022.4% 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 | $9,213.00 (+12,022.37%) | $803,200 (+4.53%) Land $487,700 Building $315,500 | $870,453 (+13.41%) |
| 2025 | $76.00 (-98.99%) | $768,400 (+1.73%) Land $461,300 Building $307,100 | $767,505 |
| 2024 | $7,500.00 (+0.62%) | $755,300 (+5.58%) Land $448,200 Building $307,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,454.00 | $715,400 Land $435,000 Building $280,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 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 26 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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