Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 26 Ells Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,857 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $754,951 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,193 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:D14 P:0000014 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:D14 P:0000014 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,857 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,027 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 182 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 26 ELLS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND MELROSE HLNDS |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 336201 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 ELLS AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 80965 / 311 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 26 ELLS AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1343 |
| Document Number | 080965-311 |
| Book / Page | 80965 / 311 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 170528 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 26 ELLS AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-1343 |
| Document Number | 0000170529 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 170529 |
| Name | EAGLE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.88% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2029 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.88% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
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 | $9,193.00 (+12,322.97%) | $801,500 (+7.04%) Land $472,500 Building $329,000 | $835,404 (+1.47%) |
| 2025 | $74.00 (-98.97%) | $748,800 (+3.28%) Land $459,000 Building $289,800 | $823,270 |
| 2024 | $7,199.00 (+17.04%) | $725,000 (+22.82%) Land $445,500 Building $279,500 | |
| 2023 | $6,151.00 | $590,300 Land $405,000 Building $185,300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 716 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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