Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 265 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,850 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $321,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $83 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Jan 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0G6 P:0000014 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0G6 P:0000014 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,850 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 265 BEECH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-5030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6006 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records · APN MELR M:0G6 P:0000014
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Jun 08, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 085265-224 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 265 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5030 |
| Document Number | 085265-224 |
| Book / Page | 85265 / 224 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20153 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 265 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5030 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 265 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5030 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 76799-252 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 76799/252 |
| Instrument | 18825 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 265 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5030 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 74835-173 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74835/173 |
| Instrument | 87818 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2050 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Melrose City |
| Unified School District | Melrose School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83.00 (-98.98%) | $839,500 (+2.59%) Land $446,700 Building $392,800 | $658,350 |
| 2024 | $8,126.00 (+3.79%) | $818,300 (+8.92%) Land $433,600 Building $384,700 | |
| 2023 | $7,829.00 | $751,300 Land $394,200 Building $357,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250173363006, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 4% of the US · above 8% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
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