Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 29 Orris St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,424 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,976 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $767,500 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $80 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Refinance May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:B12 P:0000008 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:B12 P:0000008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,371 sqft |
| Basement Area | 664 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 664 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,976 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 29 ORRIS ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-1638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URA |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND MELROSE |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5024 |
| Census Tract | 336100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records · APN MELR M:B12 P:0000008
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 ORRIS ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MIT FCU |
| May 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage MIT FCU |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202022 |
| Deed Book / Page | 76026 / 570 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 29 ORRIS ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1638 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 72025-464 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 72025/464 |
| Instrument | 192133 |
| Name | MIT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2039 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 29 ORRIS ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1638 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 74755-264 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74755/264 |
| Instrument | 80142 |
| Name | MIT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2040 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 29 ORRIS ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1638 |
| Document Number | 76026-570 |
| Book / Page | 76026 / 570 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 29 ORRIS ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-1638 |
| Document Number | 200023 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200023 |
| Name | PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 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 | $80.00 (-98.96%) | $810,600 (+4.5%) Land $450,300 Building $360,300 | $893,950 |
| 2024 | $7,703.00 (-0.08%) | $775,700 (+4.85%) Land $423,000 Building $352,700 | |
| 2023 | $7,709.00 | $739,800 Land $409,400 Building $330,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Radiate Holdings.
Based on FCC filings for 645 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MELROSE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) serves 29,938 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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