Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 29 Sheffield Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,529 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,115 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $15,343 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0F9 P:0000113 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0F9 P:0000113 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,529 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,284 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,377 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 275 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,115 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 29 SHEFFIELD RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-3309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 336202 |
29 Sheffield Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 SHEFFIELD RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-3309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Deed Book / Page | 79838 / 59 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 29 SHEFFIELD RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-3309 |
| Document Number | 0079838-59 |
| Book / Page | 79838 / 59 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 40597 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 29 SHEFFIELD RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-3309 |
| Document Number | 0000040598 |
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| Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 40598 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 29 SHEFFIELD RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-3309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 75810-545 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75810/545 |
| Instrument | 179538 |
| Name | DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2030 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 29 SHEFFIELD RD, MELROSE, MA 02176-3309 |
| Document Number | 69588-472 |
| Book / Page | 069588 / 000472 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 108067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 29 SHEFFIELD RD MELROSE MA 021763309, MELROSE, MA 02176-3309 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 29 Sheffield Rd was $15,343, up 11,702.3% from the year before.
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 | $15,343.00 (+11,702.31%) | $1,337,700 (+1.66%) Land $516,800 Building $820,900 | $1,331,275 (-6.38%) |
| 2025 | $130.00 (-99.01%) | $1,315,900 (-) Land $516,800 Building $799,100 | $1,421,960 |
| 2024 | $13,067.00 (+27.97%) | $1,315,900 (+34.29%) Land $516,800 Building $799,100 | |
| 2023 | $10,211.00 | $979,900 Land $460,900 Building $519,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29 Sheffield Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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.
The area around 29 Sheffield Rd 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 |
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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 446 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 / 250 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 476 / 106 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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