269 Vinton St, Melrose, MA 02176 Property Records

Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 269 Vinton St, Melrose, MA 02176

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,607 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.225 acres (9,818 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$590,000 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill	$9,852 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2017 Line of Credit Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MELR M:B11 P:0000055`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MELR M:B11 P:0000055`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,607 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,290 sqft
Basement Area	988 sqft
Unfinished Basement	395 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,818 sqft (0.225 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	269 VINTON ST
City	MELROSE
State	MA
Zip	02176-1733
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	URA
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Township / Civil Division	MELROSE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4002
Census Tract	336100

Owner

269 Vinton St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2019.

Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	269 VINTON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1733
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 11, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK
Aug 26, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 26, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 26, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 30, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2019127329
Deed Book / Page	73171 / 334
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 20, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	73171-334
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Property Address	269 VINTON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1733
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	68741-1
Date	Jan 11, 2017
Book Page	68741/1
Instrument	5377

Lender

Name	MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2037

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MELROSE MA
Recording Date	Aug 26, 2019
Property Address	269 VINTON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1733
Document Number	73171-334
Book / Page	73171 / 334
Instrument Date	Aug 20, 2019
Instrument	127329
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	269 VINTON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1733

Mortgage

Document Number	127330
Date	Aug 26, 2019
Instrument	127330

Lender

Name	WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 269 Vinton St was $9,852, up 12,370.9% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Melrose City
Unified School District	Melrose School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,852.00 (+12,370.89%)	$858,900 (+7.01%) Land $418,900 Building $440,000	$1,065,511 (+25.56%)
2025	$79.00 (-98.96%)	$802,600 (+4.56%) Land $418,900 Building $383,700	$848,635
2024	$7,622.00 (+6.42%)	$767,600 (+11.68%) Land $391,800 Building $375,800
2023	$7,162.00	$687,300 Land $364,800 Building $322,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 269 Vinton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 269 Vinton St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 645 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.

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