Middlesex County and Melrose City property record for 296 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,487 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,279 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $64 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Sep 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MELR M:0G6 P:0000082 |
| Primary APN | MELR M:0G6 P:0000082 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,487 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,535 sqft |
| Basement Area | 856 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 856 sqft |
| 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 | 7,279 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 296 BEECH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02176-5029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRA |
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6010 |
| Census Tract | 336300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Melrose City records, as of July 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2024 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022138308 |
| Deed Book / Page | 80694 / 68 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 296 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5029 |
| Document Number | 082560-373 |
| Book / Page | 82560 / 373 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 24427 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MELROSE MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 296 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5029 |
| Document Number | 0080694-68 |
| Book / Page | 80694 / 68 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 138308 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 299 BEECH AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176-5030 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64.00 (-98.96%) | $651,200 (+5.3%) Land $429,100 Building $222,100 | $564,110 |
| 2024 | $6,141.00 (+1.96%) | $618,400 (+6.99%) Land $401,400 Building $217,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,023.00 | $578,000 Land $373,700 Building $204,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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