Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 293 Laurel St, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,082 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $9,900 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer Nov 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0G8 P:0083=84 |
| Primary APN | M:0G8 P:0083=84 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,586 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 458 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,082 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 293 LAUREL ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-4220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6004 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
293 Laurel St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 293 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1359 / 45 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001908333 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 293 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4220 |
| Document Number | 0001908333 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1908333 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 293 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4220 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 293 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4220 |
| Document Number | 1899498 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1899498 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 293 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4220 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Property Address | 293 LAUREL ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-4220 |
| Document Number | 0000084356 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000084356 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 84356 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 27, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 293 Laurel St was $9,900, up 12,431.6% 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 | $9,900.00 (+12,431.65%) | $863,100 (+7.4%) Land $522,100 Building $341,000 | $889,693 (-0.66%) |
| 2025 | $79.00 (-98.98%) | $803,600 (+3.16%) Land $493,900 Building $309,700 | $895,565 |
| 2024 | $7,735.00 (-0.63%) | $779,000 (+4.28%) Land $479,800 Building $299,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,784.00 | $747,000 Land $465,700 Building $281,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 293 Laurel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
The area around 293 Laurel 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 |
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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 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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