Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 262 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,798 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,459 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $770,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,591 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0G6 P:0000089 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0G6 P:0000089 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,798 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,264 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,459 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 262 BEECH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-5028 |
| 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 | 6009 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
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 | 262 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 77660 / 357 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 262 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5028 |
| Document Number | 077660-357 |
| Book / Page | 77660 / 357 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 98755 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2024 |
| 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 | 262 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5028 |
| Document Number | 0001878494 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1878494 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $9,591.00 (+11,888.75%) | $836,200 (+3.11%) Land $490,700 Building $345,500 | $830,726 (-2.01%) |
| 2025 | $80.00 (-98.98%) | $811,000 (+2.71%) Land $476,600 Building $334,400 | $847,780 |
| 2024 | $7,841.00 (+8.65%) | $789,600 (+14.01%) Land $462,600 Building $327,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,217.00 | $692,600 Land $420,600 Building $272,000 |
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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